Louis de Broglie
Proposed the wave nature of electrons and suggested that all matter has wave-like properties.
Most quoted
"The fundamental idea of my thesis was the following: The experiment of Young, the diffraction of X-rays, the photoelectric effect, the Compton effect, all these phenomena show that light has a dual nature, sometimes wave, sometimes corpuscle. Why should not matter also have a dual nature?"
— from Nobel Lecture, 1929
"The idea of wave-particle duality, which is at the heart of quantum mechanics, was born from the realization that light, previously considered a wave, also exhibits particle-like properties, and conversely, matter, previously considered particles, also exhibits wave-like properties."
— from General writings/lectures
"In space-time, everything which for each of us constitutes the past, the present, and the future is given in block... Each observer, as his time passes, discovers, so to speak, new slices of space-time which appear to him as successive aspects of the material world."
— from The Revolution in Physics
All quotes by Louis de Broglie (397)
My work was an attempt to bring back determinism into quantum mechanics.
The Copenhagen interpretation of quantum mechanics leaves too many questions unanswered.
There is a deeper reality beneath the probabilistic nature of quantum mechanics.
The universe is not governed by chance, but by profound and elegant laws.
The role of the observer in quantum mechanics is a complex and fascinating problem.
The development of quantum mechanics has profoundly changed our understanding of reality.
The history of science is a testament to the power of human curiosity.
We must always be open to new ideas, even if they challenge our most cherished beliefs.
The pursuit of truth is a never-ending journey.
Science is a collaborative effort, built upon the work of many individuals.
The universe is a vast and intricate tapestry, woven with the threads of physics.
The elegance of mathematical equations often reflects the beauty of nature.
To understand the world, we must first understand its fundamental constituents.
The wave-particle duality is a cornerstone of modern physics.
My work was inspired by the desire to find a unified theory of light and matter.
The concept of a 'matter wave' was initially met with skepticism, but eventually gained acceptance.
The experimental verification of electron diffraction was a triumph for the wave theory of matter.
The quantum revolution has fundamentally altered our perception of reality.
The universe is not a clockwork mechanism, but a dynamic and evolving system.
The pursuit of scientific knowledge is a journey into the unknown.
Contemporaries of Louis de Broglie
Other Physicss born within 50 years of Louis de Broglie (1892–1987).