The corpuscular properties of light. (Q1436335)
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The corpuscular properties of light. (English)
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1929
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Verf. gibt in dem vorliegenden Aufsatz eine Schilderung der Entwicklung der modernen Vorstellungen von dem Lichtquant oder Photon. Inhaltsübersicht: Planck's theory of heat radiation. Einstein and the photoelectric effect. Quantum phenomena associated with the scattering of X-rays. Recoil electrons. Experiments with individual radiation quanta: (1) Test for coincidences with fluorescent X-rays. (2) Coincidences of scattered X-rays and recoil electrons. (3) Directional emission of scattered X-rays. The paradox of waves and particles: (1) Electron waves. (2) A suggested solution.
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