Double Slit Experiment Near The Singularity of a black hole

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the behavior of electrons in the context of the double slit experiment as it relates to the extreme conditions near the singularity of a black hole. Participants explore whether the principles of quantum mechanics, particularly the idea of superposition, would hold under such intense gravitational forces.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Debate/contested, Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • One participant questions if the theory that an electron can exist in two places simultaneously is applicable near a black hole's singularity.
  • Another participant asks for clarification on why the conditions near a black hole would yield different results compared to typical laboratory settings.
  • A participant suggests that the intense gravity near the singularity could lead to different outcomes in the experiment.
  • Conversely, another participant argues that one should not expect qualitatively different behavior near a black hole compared to ordinary laboratory conditions.
  • It is noted that gravity does not invalidate the uncertainty principle, implying that quantum mechanics may still apply.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

The discussion contains multiple competing views regarding the applicability of quantum mechanics near a black hole, and no consensus is reached on whether the behavior of electrons would differ from that observed in typical conditions.

Contextual Notes

Participants express varying assumptions about the effects of gravity on quantum behavior, and the discussion does not resolve the implications of these assumptions.

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I've been wondering for a long time whether or not the theory that one electron can be in two places at the same time holds near the singularity of a black hole?
 
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Why do you think that the answer could be different than in other more regular conditions?
 
Demystifier said:
Why do you think that the answer could be different than in other more regular conditions?

Because of the intense gravity near the singularity
 
TomBombadil7 said:
Because of the intense gravity near the singularity

You shouldn't expect there to be any qualitatively different behavior near a black hole. Compared, let's say, to ordinary constraints in the laboratory on Earth.
 
gravity doesn't discredit the uncertainty principle
 

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