Diffraction occurs due to the wave nature of matter and radiation encountering obstacles.
the verdict
SUPPORTED
the evidence backs this
confidence 77/100
Diffraction of matter and radiation is a well-established consequence of wave-particle duality and quantum mechanics, confirmed across various scales from subatomic particles to massive molecules.
Evidence for · 3
Probing quantum mechanics with nanoparticle matter-wave interferometry.
2026 · cited by 1
Demonstrates matter-wave interference with large nanoparticles, reinforcing the wave nature of matter encountering obstacles.
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More for · 2
Observation of positronium diffraction.
2025 · cited by 0
Provides direct and definitive evidence of quantum interference and diffraction using positronium beams.
Wave-particle duality of C(60) molecules.
1999 · cited by 0
Shows de Broglie wave interference via diffraction for massive C60 molecules, highlighting the wave behavior of matter.