What Happens at the Slits??
Does the electron go through only one of the slits?
- Since electrons arrive in the detector as “lumps”, it would seem reasonable that each individual electron went through only one slit.
- But, the rate of arrival at the detector with both slits open is NOT the sum of rates of arrival when only one slit at a time is open.
- Does one electron go through both holes?
Answer the question by doing an experiment.
- Add detectors that will determine whether electron goes through top slit, bottom slit, or both slits.
- For example, as in text, add loop of wire around each slit which will be sensitive to field of the electron as it passes through slit.