On Fri, Aug 9, 2019 at 3:35 AM Philip Thrift <[email protected]> wrote:
> On Thursday, August 8, 2019 at 11:41:59 AM UTC-5, Brent wrote: >> >> >> There is still only one state, one wave function. >> >> Brent >> > > > How does "only one state" relate to what is observed in experiments, as > when single particles are sent through a double slit? > The fact that the interference is observed when only one photon at a time goes through the two-slit apparatus is a convincing demonstration of the fact that there is only ever one state -- described in different bases as convenient. It is only the fact that the( |left-slit>, |right-slit>) basis vectors are not orthogonal that is relevant to the formation of the interference pattern--not the "number of states" (whatever that might mean). Bruce -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Everything List" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/everything-list/CAFxXSLQobpymt%3D5TB1Q9HWzWriNKfAy4u81zB32QJOz83q%3D54w%40mail.gmail.com.
