Double slit experiment and mirrors

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The discussion centers on the double slit experiment and its potential variations involving mirrors, specifically referencing Lloyd's mirror. Participants express curiosity about whether reflections would yield results similar to the original experiment regarding particle pathways. The consensus indicates that reflections could introduce additional quantum effects, potentially altering the observed interference patterns. The conversation highlights the intersection of quantum mechanics and experimental physics.

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Has the double slit experiment ever been performed with an adjacent reflection? With quantum weirdness I'm curious as to whether the reflection would give the same results as the actual apparatus as to which slit the particle wen through.
 
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