First photograph of light as both a particle and wave

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Scientists at EPFL have achieved a groundbreaking milestone by capturing the first-ever photograph of light exhibiting both particle and wave characteristics. This achievement builds on historical theories, including those proposed by Einstein, and utilizes ultrafast transmission electron microscopy to visualize the interaction between light and electrons. The discussion highlights skepticism regarding the novelty of this experiment, comparing it to traditional photographic methods and emphasizing the need for clarity in communicating quantum phenomena to the public.

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Shri13 said:
What I am saying is together with mathematical knowledge shouldn't we work to retrieve structural knowledge of space too.?

Cant you see what you are doing? You are assuming there is a structural aspect to space (whatever that is) then saying shouldn't we work to retrieve it. Its a logical fallacy and a very obvious one at that.

Shri13 said:
I know there are some persons who just want to stick what is already known, and neglect everything else.

Don't know too many of those and that is not the issue with what you write.

Thanks
Bill
 
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Whatever "structural aspect to space" means, it's described by the mathematics of space. There's no other precise description of objective reality than in terms of mathematics. It's the only way so far known to talk about physics in the needed precision.
 
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