Wave-Particle Duality: Quantum Physics Mystery

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Wave-particle duality in quantum physics suggests that electromagnetic waves exhibit both wave-like and particle-like behaviors, particularly evident in famous experiments like the double-slit experiment. The discussion raises the question of whether this duality is a result of our measurement techniques that may manipulate natural electromagnetic waves into synthetic photons. It posits that electromagnetic waves could inherently possess characteristics of both particles and waves, leading to a more complex understanding of their nature. The conversation emphasizes that quantum mechanics challenges traditional notions of particles and waves, suggesting a unique classification for these entities. Ultimately, the nature of electromagnetic waves remains a profound and intriguing mystery in quantum physics.
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When we observe electromagnetic waves going through that wall-like construction (with two holes in it) of that famous experiment, whose name I unfortunately don't know in English, we observe a particle-like behavior. Many people call that a fundamental phenomenon of quantum physics. But isn't it the case that by our measuring procedures we are actually synthetically manipulating the natural electromagnetic waves; thus there isn't actually a duality, but only by synthetically manipulating of the actual natural electromegnetic waves into synthetic photons?

Or another thought of me: the electromagnetic waves could be particles/photons that follow a wave-like motion...
 
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Quantum mechanics describes things in a whole new way -- one that is capable of approximating the notion of "particle" and the notion of "wave".

In other words, it's neither a wave nor a particle: it's a more interesting sort of object!
 
Helicobacter said:
When we observe electromagnetic waves going through that wall-like construction (with two holes in it) of that famous experiment, whose name I unfortunately don't know in English, we observe a particle-like behavior. Many people call that a fundamental phenomenon of quantum physics. But isn't it the case that by our measuring procedures we are actually synthetically manipulating the natural electromagnetic waves; thus there isn't actually a duality, but only by synthetically manipulating of the actual natural electromegnetic waves into synthetic photons?

Or another thought of me: the electromagnetic waves could be particles/photons that follow a wave-like motion...

You may want to read the FAQ in the General Physics forum.

https://www.physicsforums.com/showpost.php?p=867751&postcount=3

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good query
 
I am slowly going through the book 'What Is a Quantum Field Theory?' by Michel Talagrand. I came across the following quote: One does not" prove” the basic principles of Quantum Mechanics. The ultimate test for a model is the agreement of its predictions with experiments. Although it may seem trite, it does fit in with my modelling view of QM. The more I think about it, the more I believe it could be saying something quite profound. For example, precisely what is the justification of...

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