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The dualistic nature of light is discussed. The photoelectric effect and the Davisson-Germer experiment are contrasted as empirical evidence supporting each of the two views - particle and wave - of the nature of light. The photoelectric effect and its interpretation are explained. The relationship between the empirical evidence and Planck's hypothesis of the existence of photons is described.
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blackbody radiation, photoelectric effect, wave particle duality, wave-particle duality of light, davisson-germer experiment, einstein, hyperphysics, hyperphysics: wave-particle duality, hyperphysics: wave-particle duality/ohio p.w.2.e, ohio p.w.2.e, planck, planck's constant, planck's hypothesis, electron emissions, threshhold frequency, photons and particle theory of light, waves and wave theory of light
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