written by
Sam B. McKagan and Katherine Perkins
published by
the PhET
This page contains an interactive lecture developed specifically for use with the PhET simulation "Quantum Wave Interference". It consists of lecture notes and concept questions for a 30-minute introduction to probability and randomness in the context of the double slit experiment. It may be downloaded as a Power Point file and adapted for use in either an introductory class or a sophomore-level Modern Physics class.
This item was developed by members of the PhET research team using principles from physics education research.
Double slit, Power Point lecture, Single slit, Uncertainty, concept questions, double slit, interference pattern, lecture, particle interference, wave function
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S. McKagan and K. Perkins, PhET Teacher Ideas & Activities: Probability and Randomness Interactive Lecture (PhET, Boulder, 2007), <https://phet.colorado.edu/en/activities/2990>.
McKagan, S., & Perkins, K. (2008, July 1). PhET Teacher Ideas & Activities: Probability and Randomness Interactive Lecture. Retrieved May 14, 2025, from PhET: https://phet.colorado.edu/en/activities/2990
McKagan, Sam, and Katherine Perkins. PhET Teacher Ideas & Activities: Probability and Randomness Interactive Lecture. Boulder: PhET, July 1, 2008. https://phet.colorado.edu/en/activities/2990 (accessed 14 May 2025).
McKagan, Sam, and Katherine Perkins. PhET Teacher Ideas & Activities: Probability and Randomness Interactive Lecture. Boulder: PhET, 2007. 1 July 2008. 14 May 2025 <https://phet.colorado.edu/en/activities/2990>.
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