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If a double slit experiment utilized photons from Cherenkov radiation under water, Would we expect the same results?
Im mainly curious due to the Cherenkov photons ability to travel faster than light ( in the medium of water )BvU said:Sure, why not ?
DARKSYDE said:due to the Cherenkov photons ability to travel faster than light ( in the medium of water )
That’s right thank you: I did mean to say electron because of its mass in a superluminal system.weirdoguy said:You got something wrong - electrons,, that are cause of Cherenkov radiation, move faster than light in that medium, not photons.
Indeed!vanhees71 said:It's an interesting question. I've never thought about the coherence of Cherenkov light. So the question is, is it coherent enough to see interference effects in a double-slit experiment?
The Cherenkov radiation double slit experiment is a scientific experiment that demonstrates the wave-like behavior of particles, specifically electrons, through the phenomenon of Cherenkov radiation. It involves passing a beam of electrons through a double slit and observing the resulting interference pattern on a screen.
Cherenkov radiation occurs when a charged particle, such as an electron, travels through a medium at a speed faster than the speed of light in that medium. This creates a shockwave of electromagnetic radiation, which can be observed as a faint blue glow in water or other transparent materials.
The Cherenkov radiation double slit experiment is significant because it provides evidence for the wave-particle duality of matter. It shows that particles, such as electrons, can exhibit both wave-like and particle-like behaviors, depending on the conditions of the experiment.
Cherenkov radiation has many practical applications, including its use in medical imaging techniques, such as positron emission tomography (PET) scans, and in nuclear reactors to detect high-energy particles.
One limitation of the Cherenkov radiation double slit experiment is that it can only be performed with charged particles. Additionally, the experiment may be affected by factors such as the distance between the slits and the screen, the speed of the particles, and the properties of the medium through which the particles are traveling.