Double Slit Experiment with Electrons

[bhobba]

So what you're saying is that the measurement itself in a way "corrupts" the original experiment so the results of the original test change, correct? That I can understand.

No.

I am saying that the thing being measured and what you measure it with interacts, becomes entangled (specifically via decoherence), and when that happens interference terms are suppressed.

That might be techno-babble, but unfortunately its the best I can do.

The following will explain it carefully:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/0465036678/?tag=pfamazon01-20

Warning - it requires math. But unfortunately that's the only way to explain it CORRECTLY. You will find plenty of popularisations that purport to explain it but mostly its rubbish. Susskind avoids such issues - but your thinking cap needs to be on.

Thanks
Bill

 

[diemilio]

No.

I am saying that the thing being measured and what you measure it with interacts, becomes entangled (specifically via decoherence), and when that happens interference terms are suppressed.

That might be techno-babble, but unfortunately its the best I can do.

The following will explain it carefully:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/0465036678/?tag=pfamazon01-20

Warning - it requires math. But unfortunately that's the only way to explain it CORRECTLY. You will find plenty of popularisations that purport to explain it but mostly its rubbish. Susskind avoids such issues - but your thinking cap needs to be on.

Thanks
Bill

Thanks Bill, I will check out the reference. I have "OK" math skills, so I think I should be fine. If you happen to know of a paper where they show the experimental results I am looking for I would appreciate it.

Thanks again.