Electron double slit experiment in bubble chamber

In summary, the problem with quantum mechanics is that it is impossible to get a clear interpretation of the results.
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We will not get an interference right?

Why? Because the electron interacts with the system? Or the "measurement" forces the wave function to collapse? What if we put a black cloth on the chamber and only see the photographic film?

What if we place the chamber before the slits. What if we bring it infinitesimally close to the slits? What if we place the chamber after the slits?
 
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You know, the bubble really aren't there until you look at them, right?
 
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sai2020 said:
We will not get an interference right?

Why? Because the electron interacts with the system? Or the "measurement" forces the wave function to collapse? What if we put a black cloth on the chamber and only see the photographic film?

What if we place the chamber before the slits. What if we bring it infinitesimally close to the slits? What if we place the chamber after the slits?

A nice try at observing the path of the electron to see which side of the slit it goes through (I gather? - chamber before, vacuum, slit vacuum, chamber after) but this is not accurate enough for this purpose and you would have to have some way of getting an accuarate velocity of the electron at the double slit point.

The real problem is not finding a way to perform a which way experiment, this has already been done by Afshar (www.irims.org/quant-ph/030503/ - see also New Scientist article July 24 2004 issue).

The problem is that the QM formalism's ontological duplicity makes it almost impossible to get a clear interpretation.

The interpretation from a real physical perspective is clear!

But QM allows for non-physical perspectives such as TI, MWI, Copenhagen. Once one takes anyone of these perspectives which remove physicality and locality to the photon or electron particle (i.e no longer a localized particle with a localized radius and a real path in space and time, but a mathematical spread out over space wavelike emorphous entitiy with whatever properties one choses like the ability to be both dead and alive at the same time), they all can accommodate themselves to any experiment.
 

1. What is the Electron Double Slit Experiment in a Bubble Chamber?

The Electron Double Slit Experiment in a Bubble Chamber is a scientific experiment designed to demonstrate the wave-like behavior of electrons. It involves passing electrons through a double slit and observing their resulting interference patterns in a bubble chamber, which is a device filled with a superheated liquid that creates bubbles in the path of the electrons.

2. What is the purpose of this experiment?

The purpose of this experiment is to understand the dual nature of particles, specifically electrons, as both particles and waves. It also helps to demonstrate the principles of quantum mechanics and the concept of wave-particle duality.

3. How does the bubble chamber work in this experiment?

The bubble chamber works by creating a superheated liquid, usually liquid hydrogen or helium, inside a chamber. When an electron passes through the chamber, it ionizes the atoms in the liquid, causing bubbles to form along its path. The resulting bubble pattern can then be observed and analyzed to understand the behavior of the electron.

4. What are the results of this experiment?

The results of this experiment show that electrons exhibit wave-like behavior, as evidenced by their interference patterns in the bubble chamber. This supports the theory of wave-particle duality and further demonstrates the strange behavior of particles at the quantum level.

5. What are the real-world applications of this experiment?

The Electron Double Slit Experiment in a Bubble Chamber has several real-world applications, including the development of new technologies such as quantum computing and quantum cryptography. It also helps scientists better understand the behavior of particles at the quantum level, which can have implications in fields such as medicine, chemistry, and materials science.

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