Delayed choice experiment article on science alert

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The discussion revolves around the delayed choice experiment and its interpretation, particularly focusing on a potentially misleading phrase in a Science Alert article regarding the behavior of atoms when a second grating is introduced. Participants express confusion over whether the article correctly describes the atom's path choices, suggesting that the phrasing should imply the removal of the second grating instead. The conversation also delves into the nature of wave-particle duality, with some arguing that the wave-like behavior of particles does not imply they can be both wave and particle simultaneously. The distinction between a quantum state and its wave function is highlighted, emphasizing that the wave function's oscillation is not physically observable. Overall, the thread critiques the clarity of the article and the interpretations of quantum mechanics presented within it.
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bhobba said:
That's got nothing to o with anything - certainly not the wave particle duality.
I don't know any science advisor on this forum that adheres to it except as a heuristic and maybe useful at the beginner level.
Thanks
Bill
I rest my case.
 

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