Double-slit experiment
The double-slit experiment is a fundamental experiment in quantum mechanics that demonstrates the wave-particle duality of light and matter. It involves shining a beam of particles, such as electrons or photons, through two parallel slits onto a screen and observing the resulting pattern.
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It involves shining a beam of particles, such as electrons or photons, through two parallel slits onto a screen and observing the resulting pattern. Despite being fired as individual particles, the particles display an interference pattern identical to waves. This phenomenon shows that particles can behave as both particles and waves, and their behavior is influenced by the act of observation. The experiment has had significant implications in understanding the fundamental nature of reality and has sparked debates among scientists and philosophers. It has been conducted with various modifications, leading to additional insights into the nature of quantum mechanics.