Complementarity with the double slit experiment.

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The discussion revolves around the concept of complementarity in the double slit experiment, particularly in relation to electrons and the Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle (HUP).

Discussion Character

  • Conceptual clarification, Assumption checking

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • Participants explore the relationship between complementarity and the HUP, questioning how uncertain positions and momenta relate to the experiment. There are attempts to clarify the connection between the particle and wave nature of electrons.

Discussion Status

The discussion is ongoing, with participants seeking to clarify their understanding of how complementarity and the uncertainty principle interact. Some guidance has been offered regarding the need to identify both particle and wave characteristics of electrons.

Contextual Notes

Participants express confusion about the relevance of certain aspects of the HUP to the question at hand, indicating a need for further exploration of the concepts involved.

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Homework Statement



Explain the idea of complementarity in the context of the double slit experiment for electrons by using the Heisenberg Uncertainty principle.

Homework Equations



ΔxΔp ≥ h-bar/2

The Attempt at a Solution



I understand the definition of complementarity but don't understand how I can comment on the HUP in this question.

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Do you see any uncertain positions or flight directions (which correspond to momentum) in the experiment?
 
I don't understand what that has to do with the question. Please give points I would need to explain and how complementarity can be related with the uncertainty principle
 
I don't understand what that has to do with the question.
It should become clearer if you find answers to those questions.
Please give points
That's what I did.

The particle nature of electrons should be obvious, but now you need to find the wave part.
 

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