Can the Double Slit Experiment Be Conducted with C60 Molecules?

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The Double Slit Experiment can be conducted with various systems beyond light, including water waves and sound waves. Simple setups can be created at home using materials like carton and rubber foam. More advanced experiments can involve electrons and C60 molecules, also known as "Buckyballs," which consist of 60 carbon atoms. These molecules can demonstrate interference patterns when passed through multiple slits, showcasing quantum behavior.

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can the double slit experiment be performed with systems other than light?
 
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Yes. Some of them even at home.

Make a double slit of carton (slits 1cm wide, separated by 10cm), install it in your bathtub, and play with water waves.

Make a double hole in a sheet of rubber foam and play with sounds generated by small loudspeaker.

...and some experiments demanding more serious lab: with electrons, or even atoms.
 
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@xts that is really cool
 
Also electron beam. That's quite interesting.
 
thanks
 
Although not a for a double slit you may find this interesting:
You can observe interference if you shoot C60 molecules at a multiple slit. The "Buckyball" molecules consist of 60 carbon atoms, so quite big molecules.
http://www.univie.ac.at/qfp/research/matterwave/c60/index.html#links"
 
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