Experiment 3
In this experiment you will send each beam emerging from one analyzer through a second analyzer that is aligned along a different axis. The electrons coming out of the Electron Gun are in a random mixture of different quantum states. Double-click on the green arrow next to Experiment 3 in the navigation menu on the left to conduct the experiment.
- Can the results of this experiment be explained while maintaining the idea that each electron exists in a definite spin state with respect to each of the axes? In other words, if you think of each electron as being definitely "up" or "down" (or "left" or "right", whatever you want to call it) with respect to each axis can you still explain the results of this experiment?
- Another way to phrase the above question: based on the results of this experiment is it possible for an electron to have a well-defined spin along the x-axis and also have a well-defined spin along the y or z axes?