Quantum Mechanics vs Einstein: Light Btwn Black Holes, Double Slit Experiment

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Discussion Overview

The discussion explores the interaction of light with gravity in the context of a double slit experiment situated between two black holes. Participants consider how light behaves under these extreme conditions, questioning whether light waves would distribute equally on a screen or be affected by gravitational distortion.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants propose that light is bent in the presence of gravity, including the gravity of black holes, suggesting no inherent conflict between quantum mechanics (QM) and general relativity (GR) in this scenario.
  • Others suggest that a double slit experiment might require three miniature black holes to achieve the desired experimental setup.
  • One participant requests a visual representation of the setup, asking for clarification on the relative positions of the light source, the black holes, and the screen.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing views on the setup and implications of the experiment, indicating that multiple competing perspectives remain without a clear consensus.

Contextual Notes

Participants do not fully resolve the implications of gravitational effects on light distribution in the proposed experiment, nor do they clarify the assumptions regarding the arrangement of black holes and the light source.

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Quantum mechanics vs Einsteins theory of relativity:

How does light move between two black holes if we create a double slit experiment in front of the light? Do the light waves distribute themselves equally on the screen or does gravity distort light waves at the edges?

So just imagine doing a double slit experiment, but we have two black holes at the edges....
 
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namelessuser said:
Quantum mechanics vs Einsteins theory of relativity:

How does light move between two black holes if we create a double slit experiment in front of the light? Do the light waves distribute themselves equally on the screen or does gravity distort light waves at the edges?

So just imagine doing a double slit experiment, but we have two black holes at the edges....
There is no conflict between QM and GR in this particular example. Light is bent in the presence of gravity, including the extreme gravity of a black hole.
 
namelessuser said:
Quantum mechanics vs Einsteins theory of relativity:

How does light move between two black holes if we create a double slit experiment in front of the light? Do the light waves distribute themselves equally on the screen or does gravity distort light waves at the edges?

So just imagine doing a double slit experiment, but we have two black holes at the edges....
If you want a double slit experiment, you may need three miniature black holes.
 
namelessuser said:
Quantum mechanics vs Einsteins theory of relativity:

How does light move between two black holes if we create a double slit experiment in front of the light? Do the light waves distribute themselves equally on the screen or does gravity distort light waves at the edges?

So just imagine doing a double slit experiment, but we have two black holes at the edges....
Can you draw a picture of this? Where is the source of light, relative to the first black hole? Where is the screen, relative to the second black hole? You can draw it by your hand and take a photo by a smart phone.
 

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