Double slit experiment with electrons

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The discussion centers on the detection of electrons in the double slit experiment without obstructing their path to the background screen. A semiconductor detector is mentioned as a potential tool, but it would interfere with the electron's trajectory. Instead, using light to illuminate the electron path, along with polarizers, is suggested as a viable method for marking which slit the electron passes through. Additionally, detecting the magnetic field pulse generated by a passing electron using a Hall effect sensor is proposed as an alternative detection method.

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When it's desired to detect an electron coming through one of the slits in the mask of the double slit experiment, how exactly is the detection done without blocking the electron from reaching the background screen? In another thread it's mentioned that a semiconductor detector is placed behind one of the slits, but that would presumably intercept the electron and prevent it from reaching the screen.
 
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A passing electron generates a magnetic field pulse. That might be detectable with a Hall efffect sensor.
 
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Thanks DrChinese and BvU for the references and the suggested electron detection method. I'm currently reading the paper DrChinese provided a reference for.
 

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