Diffraction of Electrons

by a Crystal of Nickel by Clinton J. Davisson, Lester H. Germer

$2,300 · Offered by Manhattan Rare Books

Dr. Davisson, When you found that electron beams touching crystals give rise to phenomena of diffraction and interference, this signified in itself a discovery that widened essentially our knowledge of the nature of electrons. But this discovery has proved to be of still greater importance. Your researches concerning these phenomena resulted in your presenting the first positive, experimental evidence of the wave nature of matter. -Nobel Prize Presentation Speech FIRST

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