The discussion revolves around the nature of light observed during an eclipse as it passes through gaps in leaves, specifically whether this phenomenon can be attributed to decoherence or if it is purely classical in nature. Participants explore the implications of the pinhole effect and the role of quantum mechanics in this context.
Participants express disagreement regarding the role of quantum mechanics and decoherence in the observed phenomenon, with some insisting on a classical interpretation while others attempt to incorporate quantum concepts. The discussion remains unresolved with competing views present.
There are differing interpretations of the phenomena involved, particularly concerning the definitions of classical versus quantum behavior of light and the assumptions underlying the pinhole effect and decoherence.
quantuminternet said:I'm saying it is pinhole + decoherence.
DrClaude said:In any case, there is nothing quantum mechanical taking place here.
No. This is a completely classical phenomenon that as nothing to do with quantum mechanics, photons, or decoherence.quantuminternet said:Is the reason you can make out the shape of the sun and the moon is because the gaps between the leaves cause the light to be photons instead of waves?