Double Slit Exp: What Really Happened?

In summary, the conversation was about the double slit experiment and the skepticism surrounding a particular explanation of the results. The experiment involved photons passing through two slits and hitting a wall with detectors turned on. The observers then viewed the data, saw a wave pattern, and then erased the data before looking at the wall again. This experiment is known as the quantum eraser experiment and has been studied extensively.
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My question is about the double slit experiment..I was just listening to a guy explain this experiment on youtube and I got skeptical at one point in his explanation. He said that when the photons went through the double slits the detectors were turned" on" then the observers viewed the results, seeing which slit each photon went through then observing the wall they hit. The results in this case were that they hit 2 spots on the wall. Then with the detectors still" on" they took the data then erased the data before "looking" at it then looked at the spots on the wall and it resembled a wave pattern? Is this the way the experiment happened or is this guy distorting it somewhat?
 
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1. What is the double-slit experiment?

The double-slit experiment is a classic experiment in quantum mechanics that demonstrates the wave-particle duality of matter. It involves shining a beam of particles, such as electrons or photons, through two parallel slits and observing the resulting pattern on a screen.

2. What is the purpose of the double-slit experiment?

The purpose of the double-slit experiment is to understand the behavior of particles at the quantum level. It helps to explain how particles can behave as both waves and particles, and has implications for our understanding of the nature of reality.

3. What is the significance of the results of the double-slit experiment?

The results of the double-slit experiment challenged our traditional understanding of particles and waves, and showed that at the quantum level, particles can exhibit wave-like properties. This has significant implications for our understanding of the fundamental laws of nature.

4. What are some common interpretations of the results of the double-slit experiment?

There are several interpretations of the results of the double-slit experiment, including the Copenhagen interpretation, which states that particles exist in a state of probability until measured, and the Many-Worlds interpretation, which suggests that all possible outcomes of an event exist in parallel universes.

5. How has the double-slit experiment been used in other scientific fields?

The double-slit experiment has been used in various fields, such as physics, chemistry, and biology, to study the behavior of particles and waves. It has also been used in technological advancements, such as electron microscopy and quantum computing.

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