If the double slit were performed underwater?

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The discussion centers on the behavior of photons in different mediums, specifically underwater, in relation to the double-slit experiment. Participants confirm that while photons interact weakly with air, their interaction with water does not completely eliminate the interference pattern, although it may complicate the results. The conversation also touches on the potential for light interference in other substances, such as glass, and raises questions about the visibility of light patterns when photons interact strongly with various materials.

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I know that photons interact weakly with air molecules which is why we have the interference pattern, and I know they interact strongly with say mud so there would be no pattern in a mud pit, though I am not sure if in a mud pit there would be any kind of light that reaches the screen at all. Anyways I digress do photons interact strongly with water cancelling out the interference pattern thus giving us a regular particle pattern instead of a wave interaction? Also are there any other substances where photons interact strongly where you still see a pattern of light but without the interference pattern? Thanks for your time.
 
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I don't think your premise is right. You can interfere light in glass. Underwater would be a bit messy, but I don't see why it wouldn't work - apart from high voltage issues.
 
Ok but are there any substances where photons interact strongly where you still see a pattern of light on the screen that is not the interference pattern?
 

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