Chapter 1, Problem 1B.19E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The wavelength of each particle (protons and neutrons) travelling at $2.75\times {10}^{5}m.s^{-1}$ in a particular accelerator has to be calculated.  The difference as a percentage of the wavelength of the neutron has to be determined.

Concept Introduction:

de Broglie relation:

Mathematically, de Broglie relation can be represented as given below.

  $\lambda =\frac{h}{mv}$

Where, $h$ is the Planck’s constant, $\lambda$ is the wavelength of radiation, m is the mass of particle and v is the velocity of the particle.