• DOI:10.1119/1.2815364
Corpus ID: 55267099

The wave-particle duality of light: A demonstration experiment

@article{Dimitrova2008TheWD,
  title={The wave-particle duality of light: A demonstration experiment},
  author={T. Dimitrova and A. Weis},
  journal={American Journal of Physics},
  year={2008},
  volume={76},
  pages={137-142}
}

T. Dimitrova, A. Weis

Published 2008

Physics

American Journal of Physics

The wave-particle duality of light plays a fundamental role in introductory courses on quantum mechanics. Traditionally the wave and particle aspects of light are demonstrated in separate experiments which makes it difficult for students to understand their complementary nature. We present an experiment using a single apparatus that demonstrates the wave aspect, the particle aspect, and most importantly, their coexistence. The apparatus is based on a Mach-Zehnder interferometer in which a light… CONTINUE READING

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