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AaS! 105: Is Everything a Wave or a Particle, and Why Does My Head Hurt?

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Is light made of waves or particles? Is matter made of waves or particles? What does it mean for matter to "wave", anyway? Why is this so hard to understand? I discuss these questions and more in today's Ask a Spaceman!

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AaS! 105: Is Everything a Wave or a Particle, and Why Does My Head Hurt?

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