The graph shows a plot of intensity versus position on the screen for an interfe

Question

The graph shows a plot of intensity versus position on the screen for an interference pattern produced in a double slit experiment with light. If we send four individual photons through the same apparatus, which of the following statements is correct? A) Two of the photons will hit the screen at x0. B) Each photon will hit the screen directly behind one of the slits. C) The number of photons hitting the screen at x>0 could be anything between 0 and 4, but is most likely 2. D) Since the photons are identical, each photon distributes its energy onto the screen in the same way, with the energy distribution matching the classical intensity pattern.

Explanation / Answer

D) is correct, Photon behaves like a particle and wave dual nature. When the photon first pass throguht the two slits it energy is distributed like a wave and the wave apsses throught he two slits and the waves interfere like classical waves and when the hits the screen, distribute the energy onto the screen the same way matching the classical intesity pattern.

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