The discussion centers on the diffraction of matter, specifically electrons, in relation to Bohr's Theory and the conditions under which diffraction and interference patterns occur. Participants explore the implications of single-slit and double-slit experiments on the wave-particle duality of matter.
Participants express disagreement on whether matter diffracts at a single slit and whether this challenges Bohr's Theory. Multiple competing views remain regarding the nature of diffraction and interference in matter.
Some claims depend on experimental conditions and setups, and there is uncertainty regarding the visibility of diffraction patterns for matter compared to light.
The single-slit pattern is often called a diffraction pattern instead of an interference pattern (although it might be more sensible to call them both self-interference patterns). In principle single-particle single-slit setups will produce a diffraction pattern, although in practice the effect may be difficult to observe.Mustafa Bayram said:Does matter (like electrons) diffract at the single slit and create an interference pattern?
This is simply not true.Mustafa Bayram said:light does interference pattern with a single slit, but matter doesn't.
Yes:Mustafa Bayram said:Does matter (like electrons) diffract
For the sake of historical justice, Bohr did not discover wave mechanics. This were de Broglie and Schrödinger, who among others, helped to get rid of Bohr's ad-hoc theory, which only worked for the hydrogen atom ;-).Mustafa Bayram said:Does matter (like electrons) diffract at the single slit and create an interference pattern on the screen? If it's not why? Isn't that violation of Bohr's Theory?