Nobel laureate Sir Roger Penrose explains one of the most iconic demonstrations of quantum physics: the double-slit experiment. This experiment shows how electrons can act like a wave and a particle. Electrons are fired through two slits and onto a screen. If you place a detector at the slits, you will see each electron act like a particle and travel through one of the slits and hit the screen at the back. But if you don't detect the electrons as they travel through the slits, the screen will sh

The double split experiment. | Brian M. Sabourin

The double-slit experiment is a famous physics experiment that demonstrates both the particle-like and wave-like nature of light and matter. It was originally conducted by Thomas Young in 1801 to demonstrate the wave nature of light, but later versions of the experiment have revealed key insights into quantum mechanics. Original Version: Demonstrating Wave Nature of Light In the classic version of the experiment: 1. Setup: A beam of light is directed at a barrier with two narrow, parallel slits.