Young experiment in gravity field

In summary, the conversation discusses the Young optical experiment and the interference of particles when two intermediary holes are opened. It is noted that the interference disappears when an active detection system is used to determine which hole the particle flew through. However, when particles are sent one to one, the interference is still maintained. The possibility of using a non-active detection system is also mentioned, with the idea that particles could be detected even without active interaction with the beam. The idea of using a weak gravitational field to detect particles is discussed, but the practicality of this approach is questioned.
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helix
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The current Young optical experiment induces interference between 2 waves when the two intermediary holes are opened and interference dissapears as soon as an active detection system is used to know by which hole the particle flied thru.
Surprisingly, even when particles are sent one to one the interference is maintained since it is not a statistical effect but the interference of the "quantic evolution wave" with itself.

But what if a not-active detection system were used ?
Typically considering that the two holes of the screen are not at the same height in a gravitational filed . The effect is light but the mossbauer shift of frequency related to relativist effect changes slighlty the frequency of the light and the influence of the hole number by which the particle fly thru could be detected.
What is your viewpoint about this possibility ?
 
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You detect the particle in specific points, where the frequency from both paths will be the same again.
 
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Interesting. But It would mean that particles will be detected even if you don t have any active interaction with the beam. If you have a free interference the fringe would be modify by the shift frequency depending from the height in the gravitational pit.
To detect the particle in specific points, where the frequency from both paths will be the same again would mean that we would not have any detection since the frequency are shift from one way to another.
But beyond the exchange do you know if the experiment was made ?
 
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helix said:
Interesting. But It would mean that particles will be detected even if you don t have any active interaction with the beam.
How so?
If you have [...] interference the fringe would be modify by the shift frequency depending from the height in the gravitational pit.
Yes.
To detect the particle in specific points, where the frequency from both paths will be the same again would mean that we would not have any detection since the frequency are shift from one way to another.
I don't understand this sentence, and believe it is wrong.

But beyond the exchange do you know if the experiment was made ?

I don't know.
 
  • #5
helix said:
Interesting. But It would mean that particles will be detected even if you don t have any active interaction with the beam. If you have a free interference the fringe would be modify by the shift frequency depending from the height in the gravitational pit.
To detect the particle in specific points, where the frequency from both paths will be the same again would mean that we would not have any detection since the frequency are shift from one way to another.
But beyond the exchange do you know if the experiment was made ?

It is a reasonable idea. Here is a practical issue: you can make "weak" measurements on particles in such a way that interference is only slightly degraded. If you then turn up the intensity of the measurement, the interference falls off accordingly. So a weak field like gravity likely wouldn't produce enough effect to do much.
 

Related to Young experiment in gravity field

1. What is the Young experiment in gravity field?

The Young experiment in gravity field is a classic experiment in physics that was conducted by British scientist, Thomas Young, in the late 1700s. It aimed to demonstrate the principles of gravitational attraction and how objects of different masses interact with each other in a gravitational field.

2. How does the Young experiment work?

The Young experiment involves suspending two objects of different masses from a fixed point and measuring the angle of deflection between them. This deflection is caused by the force of gravity between the two objects. By varying the masses and distances between them, Young was able to observe the relationship between mass, distance, and gravitational force.

3. What were the results of the Young experiment?

The results of the Young experiment confirmed Newton's law of universal gravitation, which states that the force of gravity between two objects is directly proportional to their masses and inversely proportional to the square of the distance between them. Young's experiment also helped to further our understanding of the concept of gravitational potential energy.

4. Why is the Young experiment important?

The Young experiment is important because it provided evidence for the existence of gravitational forces and helped to establish the principles of gravitational attraction. It also laid the foundation for further studies and experiments in the field of gravity, leading to a better understanding of the universe and the laws that govern it.

5. How has the Young experiment influenced modern science?

The Young experiment has had a significant impact on modern science, particularly in the field of physics. It has helped to establish the laws of gravity, which are essential for understanding many natural phenomena, such as planetary motion and the behavior of celestial bodies. The experiment also paved the way for further research and advancements in the study of gravity and its effects on the universe.

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