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Davisson Germer Experiment
The famous Davison Germer electron diffraction experiment was performed due to the lack of
explanation of an atomic model's wave nature's properties. In 1927 scientists C.J. Davisson
and L.H. Germer carried out an experiment to explain an electron's wave nature. This was
proposed through electron diffraction method.
This section discusses the experiment and its observation in a detailed manner. The
explanations are lucid in nature to help students understand the concepts better. This topic
carries heavy weightage in term of marks in the examination.
With a thorough reading, students can solve the variables and equations related to Davison
Germer experiment easily.
Davisson and Germer Experiment on Electron Diffraction Result
Under the Davisson Germer electron diffraction experiment, a student can get the value of
scattering angle 8. They can also find the possible difference V's equivalent value at which
electrons’ scattering is the highest. The data collected by Davisson and Germer gives two
theories or an equation that again shows the same value for A. If we include De Broglie's duality
in a wave-particle, there can be two equations (a) and (b).
The equation that substantiates the De Broglie's wave-particle duality is —
+A = h/\2meV2meVv
Here one can find V's value to be 54 V
Now we know that A = 12.27//5454 which gives us the value 0.167 nm
If we go through the equation, we find that'd’ will have a value of 0.092 nm. It is gained
through X-ray scattering. That gives us v's value to be 54 V. The angle of scattering is
equal to 500500.
Now applying this value in a second equation, we get that
* (b) nA = 2 (0,092 nm) sin( 900-500/2)900-500/2)Vedaniti,
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Let's take n's value to be 1, while A is 0.165 nm
This value finally verifies the theoretical explanation of the De Broglie equation.
Davisson and Germer Electron Diffraction Experiment Observation
To find the presence of an electron in a particle form, a student can use a detector. Davisson
Germer electron diffraction experiment indicates that a detector receives electronic current, i.e.
electron. Here the strength or intensity of an electric current produced or received and
scattered in an angle is studied, This current referred to as electron intensity.
Another observation that students can find here explains how the intensity of a scattered
electron is never continuous. One can find both minimum and maximum value analogous to the
utmost and least diffraction pattern gained via X-rays.
Scattered electrons have continuous intensity levels, which displays a maximum and the least
analogous value to the utmost, and minimum value of a diffraction pattern created by X-rays.
This value can be found by studying potential differences and scattering angles.
The Setup of Davisson Germer Experiment
Lastly, under this Davisson Germer electron diffraction experiment, a student can understand
the setup formed. Ideally, the thought behind this elaborate experiment was the nature of wave
particles reflected.
Davisson and Germer's experiment shows that waves reflected in a Ni crystal that passes two
atomic layers contain a constant phase disparity. Students can learn that after reflection, these
waves encumber annihilation or construction. This gives rise to the famous diffraction pattern.
It is seen that during the Davisson and Germer experiment, electrons are replaced with wave
particles. These electrons combined to form a diffraction pattern. Finally, producing the ultimate
result, which is the dual nature of matter.Lear NEOnlne
Davisson Germer experiment electron diffraction chapter is complicated in terms of equation
and usage. A student needs to have a clear understanding of the basic topics that carry high
marks. This complex topic requires students to depend on guidebooks and study materials that
offer only exercises not a valid explanation.
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