Cherenkov radiation double slit experiment

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the potential outcomes of a double slit experiment utilizing photons generated from Cherenkov radiation in water. Participants explore the implications of Cherenkov radiation on interference patterns and the coherence of the emitted light.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Debate/contested, Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants propose that a double slit experiment with Cherenkov radiation would yield similar results to traditional photon experiments.
  • Others express curiosity about the coherence of Cherenkov light and whether it is sufficient to observe interference effects.
  • A participant clarifies that it is the electrons causing Cherenkov radiation that move faster than light in the medium, not the photons themselves.
  • Another participant acknowledges the clarification and emphasizes the role of the electron's mass in a superluminal context.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing views on the coherence of Cherenkov light and its implications for interference patterns, indicating that the discussion remains unresolved.

Contextual Notes

There are limitations regarding the assumptions about the coherence of Cherenkov light and its ability to produce observable interference effects, which have not been fully explored.

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If a double slit experiment utilized photons from Cherenkov radiation under water, Would we expect the same results?
 
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Sure, why not ?
 
BvU said:
Sure, why not ?
Im mainly curious due to the Cherenkov photons ability to travel faster than light ( in the medium of water )
 
DARKSYDE said:
due to the Cherenkov photons ability to travel faster than light ( in the medium of water )

You got something wrong - electrons,, that are cause of Cherenkov radiation, move faster than light in that medium, not photons.
 
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weirdoguy said:
You got something wrong - electrons,, that are cause of Cherenkov radiation, move faster than light in that medium, not photons.
That’s right thank you: I did mean to say electron because of its mass in a superluminal system.
 
It's an interesting question. I've never thought about the coherence of Cherenkov light. So the question is, is it coherent enough to see interference effects in a double-slit experiment?
 
vanhees71 said:
It's an interesting question. I've never thought about the coherence of Cherenkov light. So the question is, is it coherent enough to see interference effects in a double-slit experiment?
Indeed!
 

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