Quantum double slits moving past a quantum particle?

In summary: However, it is possible to do experiments that look for pilot waves, and if they are found, this would suggest that hydrodynamic quantum theory is true.In summary, there is no way to be sure that a quantum model double slit doesn't create a carrier interference pattern around the slits, in the fields, already there, but if hydrodynamic quantum theory is true, then pilot waves may be found in experiments.
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Relative double slit experiment
Open question: Can we be sure that a quantum model double slit doesn't create a carrier interference pattern around the slits, in the fields, already there? Relativity is such a big deal in physics but so many models only consider seemingly weird quantum particles going through normal classical slits. Maybe things make more sense when we imagine quantum slits moving toward a quantum particle and vice versa. Let's think relatively!
 
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Leopolitan said:
Can we be sure that a quantum model double slit doesn't create a carrier interference pattern around the slits

What does "a carrier interference pattern" mean?

Leopolitan said:
Maybe things make more sense when we imagine quantum slits moving toward a quantum particle

What difference would "quantum slits" make?

Do you have a reference for a model that has any of these features? Or are you just making it up? Personal speculation is not allowed here.
 
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Sorry, getting used to the rules. The paper below discusses pilot carrier waves in terms of hydrodynamics.

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/343581035_Hydrodynamic_Quantum_Field_Theory_The_Onset_of_Particle_Motion_and_the_Form_of_the_Pilot_Wave

I see your point about wanton speculation. Where does one raise such discussions without ending up talking to metaphysical types?
 
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Leopolitan said:
The paper below discusses pilot carrier waves in terms of hydrodynamics.

"Hydrodynamics" here means "hydrodynamic quantum theory", which is more or less a version of Bohmian mechanics. So this thread really belongs in the interpretations forum, and I will move it.

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Where does one raise such discussions without ending up talking to metaphysical types?

QM interpretations can be discussed in the interpretations forum (where this thread will be moved in a moment).

Personal speculation cannot be discussed anywhere on PF.
 
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Leopolitan said:
Can we be sure that a quantum model double slit doesn't create a carrier interference pattern around the slits, in the fields, already there?

If hydrodynamic quantum theory is just an alternative interpretation of QM, which is what it appears to be (it doesn't change any of the experimental predictions, it just tells a different story about what is going on behind the scenes, so to speak), then there is no way to experimentally test it against other interpretations, since all interpretations make the same experimental predictions.
 

1. How does the movement of the double slits affect the behavior of the quantum particle?

The movement of the double slits can affect the behavior of the quantum particle in several ways. It can change the interference pattern produced by the particle, alter the probability of the particle passing through a specific slit, and even cause the particle to behave differently depending on the speed and direction of the slits' movement.

2. Can the double slits be moved at any speed and still produce an interference pattern?

No, the speed of the double slits must be within a certain range for the interference pattern to be produced. If the slits move too quickly, the particle may not have enough time to interact with both slits and produce an interference pattern. Similarly, if the slits move too slowly, the particle may not have enough momentum to create an interference pattern.

3. How does the distance between the double slits affect the behavior of the quantum particle?

The distance between the double slits can affect the behavior of the quantum particle in several ways. It can impact the spacing of the interference pattern, change the probability of the particle passing through a specific slit, and even cause the particle to behave differently depending on the distance between the slits.

4. Is the behavior of the quantum particle affected by the material of the double slits?

Yes, the material of the double slits can have an impact on the behavior of the quantum particle. Different materials can interact with the particle in different ways, altering its path and potentially changing the interference pattern produced.

5. How does the movement of the double slits affect the uncertainty principle?

The movement of the double slits can affect the uncertainty principle in the sense that it introduces more uncertainty into the position and momentum of the quantum particle. The particle's behavior becomes more unpredictable as the slits move, making it more difficult to determine its exact location and trajectory.

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