On Monday, October 28, 2019 at 12:14:57 PM UTC-6, Brent wrote: > > > > On 10/28/2019 3:27 AM, Alan Grayson wrote: > > But nobody looks at the C60s. The interference pattern disappears >> anyway. The trouble with the interpretation you cite is that it depends on >> an ill defined process called "looking at it". >> >> Brent >> > > Let me introduce you to a familiar concept in QM; observation! It can be > an instrument as Feynman states. If you OBSERVE a C60, won't the > interference disappear? > > > But also if you don't observe them, which is not "like any other > particle". > > Brent >
It's not obvious that my interpretation of superposition is wrong. The C60 molecules are emitting IR photons, which greatly complicates the situation. I am undecided about the consequences. AG > > I assume it would if it behaves like any other particle in a slit > experiment. Isn't the notable thing about a C60, is the manifestation of > interference? AG > > > -- 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/8b4916a6-acad-4d27-90d3-cd2a893289ef%40googlegroups.com.
