What Is The Nature Of Absorption Randomity?

In summary, the conversation discusses the nature of randomity in the absorption of photons and how it relates to the double slit experiment. It is determined that the photon's absorption is monitored by a detector beyond the capability of the human eye, controlled by the complex laws of nature described by quantum mechanics. The mystery surrounding this is addressed by a paper that uses basic math principles to solve the problem. It is explained that the uncertainty principle and the principle of superposition play a role in the interference pattern observed in the experiment.
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Chris Frisella
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What is the nature of the randomity that results in where a photon is absorbed? I'm thinking of the double slit experiment with single photon emmisions. There is the greatest probability of absorption in the middle reagon, but despite that the photon sometimes goes to one of the far sides. What monitors this?
 
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What monitors this is some form of detector beyond the capability of the human eye.
 
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houlahound said:
What monitors this is some form of detector beyond the capability of the human eye.
I get that. By "monitor" I mean control or regulate.
 
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The complex laws of nature ie QM.
 
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houlahound said:
The complex laws of nature ie QM.
We need to get this less mysterious one of these days!
 
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QM describes the behavior which is "controlled" by the complex interaction of fields/potentials and energy.

There is an excellent paper often quoted on the PF that fully solves the problem you have posed using only first year college calc and algebra.

There is no mystery per se, just some well defined rules.
 
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Chris Frisella said:
We need to get this less mysterious one of these days!

It not that mysterious:
https://arxiv.org/ftp/quant-ph/papers/0703/0703126.pdf

Due to the uncertainty relations as it goes through the slit a position measurement is done and its state is changed to one with a random direction. When you have two slits you apply the principle of superposition and add the two states together. When you do that you get the interference pattern.

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Related to What Is The Nature Of Absorption Randomity?

1. What is absorption randomity?

Absorption randomity refers to the unpredictable and random nature by which molecules or particles are absorbed into a substance or material. This phenomenon is often observed in scientific experiments involving absorption, such as in the study of diffusion or chemical reactions.

2. How does absorption randomity occur?

Absorption randomity occurs due to the inherent randomness and movement of molecules and particles. When a substance comes into contact with another material, the molecules or particles will randomly interact and be absorbed at different rates, leading to a non-uniform distribution of the absorbed substance.

3. What factors can affect absorption randomity?

Several factors can influence absorption randomity, including the properties of the absorbing material, the concentration and properties of the substance being absorbed, and external factors such as temperature and pressure. Additionally, the size and shape of the absorbing material can also impact the randomness of absorption.

4. Why is absorption randomity important in scientific research?

Absorption randomity is important in scientific research because it can provide valuable insights into the behavior and interactions of substances at a molecular level. By studying absorption randomity, scientists can better understand diffusion, chemical reactions, and other processes that involve the absorption of substances.

5. How can absorption randomity be controlled or minimized?

While absorption randomity cannot be completely eliminated, it can be controlled or minimized through various methods. These include using a uniform and consistent absorbing material, controlling external factors such as temperature and pressure, and using statistical techniques to analyze and account for the randomness in experiments.

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