Compton wavelength
Description
The Compton wavelength is a quantum mechanical property of a particle. The Compton wavelength of a particle is equivalent to the wavelength of a photon whose energy is the same as the rest-mass energy of the particle
Related formulasVariables
λ | Compton wavelength (m) |
h | Planck constant |
m | Particle's rest mass (kg) |
c | Speed of light (m/s) |