I The double-slit experiment with a pit in the screen

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The discussion revolves around the double-slit experiment, specifically focusing on the implications of introducing a conical pit in the screen. It outlines various experiments to analyze how light power is distributed across different regions when slits are opened or closed. The central question is how the presence of the pit affects the power distribution in regions A and B compared to the rest of the screen, with considerations of classical wave optics versus ray optics. The conversation emphasizes the need for consistent wave methods to resolve apparent contradictions in light behavior. Ultimately, the participants explore the complex interactions of light and the resulting patterns, highlighting the intricate nature of optical phenomena.
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If anyone ever performs this experiment in a classroom, please post the results on PF. This discussion is just going in circles.
 
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Quarker said:
Technically, any result would be “new,” since it appears that this experiment has never actually been conducted.

Quarker said:
If anyone ever performs this experiment in a classroom, please post the results on PF. This discussion is just going in circles.
It is you who is driving the circular motion. Why is it so important to you that this particular experiment has been conducted?

A major function of Science is to replace continuous experimenting and laborious recording of results with theory and formulae which allow us to predict what will happen and to recognise the patterns in our world.

PS (On a practical matter) Nothing could be achieved in "a classroom" version of this experiment because the conditions could not be measured accurately enough for any conclusing to be reached. If you had ever tried to do the basic Slits experiment yourself with any level of useful accuracy then you would appreciate why your experiment is just not feasible. Just let this go until you have grasped the theory in beetter depth.
 
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sophiecentaur said:
It is you who is driving the circular motion. Why is it so important to you that this particular experiment has been conducted?

A major function of Science is to replace continuous experimenting and laborious recording of results with theory and formulae which allow us to predict what will happen and to recognise the patterns in our world.

PS (On a practical matter) Nothing could be achieved in "a classroom" version of this experiment because the conditions could not be measured accurately enough for any conclusing to be reached. If you had ever tried to do the basic Slits experiment yourself with any level of useful accuracy then you would appreciate why your experiment is just not feasible. Just let this go until you have grasped the theory in beetter depth.
It only takes one.
 
  • #34
The original poster's question has been answered, so this thread is closed.
Any followup based on the recent discussion should be conducted in a new thread.
 
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