What is a double-slit experiment?
Monday, 06 May 2024
by dkarayiannakis
In the realm of quantum mechanics, the behavior of particles is often described by their wave-particle duality, a fundamental concept that emerged from experiments like the double-slit experiment. This experiment, which involves shooting particles through two slits onto a screen, demonstrates the wave-like behavior of particles such as photons and electrons. One of the key
- Published in Quantum Information, EITC/QI/QIF Quantum Information Fundamentals, Introduction to Quantum Mechanics, Conclusions from the double slit experiment
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Diffraction, Electrons, Photons, Quantum Information, Quantum Mechanics, Wave-Particle Duality
What was the initial confusion surrounding the nature of light and how was it resolved?
Sunday, 06 August 2023
by EITCA Academy
The initial confusion surrounding the nature of light can be traced back to the early days of scientific inquiry. In the 17th century, the prevailing view was that light was a form of particles, known as corpuscles, which traveled in straight lines. This particle theory of light was championed by Sir Isaac Newton and was