Number of Photons In Each Section

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The discussion focuses on calculating the distribution of photons in specific interference patterns, particularly the 'eraser no photon' and 'eraser yes photon' patterns as illustrated in the provided references. Participants seek to determine the number of photons landing in designated areas of the screen, specifically identifying the contributions to the 'slit 1' and 'slit 2' patterns. The inquiry emphasizes the need for precise quantification of photons in fringe and anti-fringe patterns, which are critical for understanding quantum mechanics and wave-particle duality.

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Hi there,

How can I find out how many photons would land in each areas, for the following patterns:
http://www.bbk.ac.uk/tpru/BasilHiley/QuantEraserLight.pdf - page two's image (screen B)
How many photons make up 'eraser no photon' pattern, and where each is.
Likewise for the 'eraser yes photon' pattern, and where each is (i.e. on which half is it on, and in what 'lump')

Taking those fringe/anti-fringe patterns, applying those same photons to which-slit patterns (http://books.google.co.nz/books?id=...utiful Invisible&pg=PA194#v=onepage&q&f=false), how many of the fringe photons make up the slit 1 pattern, and where each of those photons is on the screen, likewise how many anti-fringe photons make up the slit 2 pattern, and where each is.
 
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