The discussion revolves around the phenomenon of destructive interference observed in the double slit experiment, particularly focusing on the nature of the wave function and the behavior of particles like electrons and photons. Participants explore the implications of quantum mechanics, wave-particle duality, and the interpretation of interference patterns.
Participants express multiple competing views regarding the interpretation of the wave function and the nature of interference in the double slit experiment. There is no consensus on the underlying mechanisms or the implications of the observed phenomena.
Some participants note that the discussion involves complex interpretations of quantum mechanics, which may not align with classical intuitions. The limitations of pictorial representations in quantum theory are also acknowledged.
You don’t. Physics is an empirical science, and empirical sciences don’t prove that theories are true - it can’t be done. All that we can do is show that our theory is consistent with all experimental evidence so far, and it is helpful if our theory also makes predictions that are different from those of other proposed theories - then we can test the predictions to reject one or the other.sillyputty said:Which brings me to ask: How could someone prove their theory true as to what is going on?