2-slit experiment for electron

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The forum discussion focuses on simulating the double-slit experiment for electrons using the Monte Carlo method. The user encounters discrepancies between classical predictions and experimental results, highlighting the necessity of incorporating the uncertainty principle and wave properties of electrons. Notably, Richard Feynman's insights on the behavior of electrons in such experiments are referenced. The discussion also provides links to Java-based simulations that utilize wave equations to better understand electron behavior.

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Hi everybody,
I'm trying to simulate double slit experiment for electron (or any particles) by monte carlo method.but there is something interesting here which I explain it for you.
I supposed that electron will pass one of the splits in each time (by same chance) with random angle in X direction (according to uncertainty principle).results was classically predicted and violate experiment results!
Feynman have reported this result would be appear if you want to know where the electrons go.There are some electrons which pass two split at the same time but how can show it in monte carlo simulation?
should i just consider wave properties of electron (I mean wave function) or ... ?
(But I really want to understand this without using wave function)

Thanks a lot.
 
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If you are going to incorporate the uncertainty principle you must understand the wave function. If an electron is regarded as a particle, which it no longer is, there is no uncertainty.
 
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