Question

Is de Broglie wave an electromagnetic wave?

Answer 1

Explanation:

1. Electromagnetic waves and de Broglie waves have different characteristics because they originate in different places.
2. The major distinction between electromagnetic and matter waves is the existence of field components in electromagnetic waves, which are missing in matter waves.
3. Fundamental particles such as the electron, proton, and neutron produce matter waves.
4. The accelerating charges produce electromagnetic waves.

Hence, the de Broglie wave is not an electromagnetic wave.