Planck's Constant and Path Differences
| Scientific Paper | |
|---|---|
| Title | Planck's Constant and Path Differences |
| Author(s) | Jonathan Yalley |
| Keywords | Planck's constant, electromagnetic radiation, Uncertainty Principle, quantum mechanics |
| Published | 2007 |
| Journal | Galilean Electrodynamics |
| Volume | 18 |
| Number | 6 |
| Pages | 112-117 |
Abstract
This paper develops analogies between diffraction effects seen in electromagnetic radiation and the uncertainty principle embedded in quantum mechanics. It expresses a new physical interpretation for Planck's constant in terms of path differences. Using the multiphase wave nature of electromagnetic radiation, a statistical understanding of path difference and of Planck's constant is given.