MIT's new slit experiment, nature follows quantum rules, not Einstein

MIT researchers say that they have performed the famous double-slit quantum experiment with remarkable accuracy. These challenges questions raised by the scientist Einstein about quantum mechanics. For this experiment, the researchers used ultracold atoms and single photons and completely removed classical elements from the traditional setup. They stated that this allowed nature's inherent uncertainty to operate fully. 

The results support Bohr's complementarity theory, which states that wave and particle-like behaviors cannot be observed at the same time. 

According to Sci Tech Daily, Einstein believed that reality is deterministic, meaning each particle's properties are predetermined, and nothing can travel faster than the speed of light. Conversely, Bohr argued that physical reality can only be defined through measurement, and properties like wave and particle nature are complementary, meaning they cannot be observed simultaneously. The latest experiment from MIT supports Bohr's theory. 

This time, MIT researchers removed spring elements and other classical components to prevent any classical interference. This design ensured that only pure quantum effects were observed. It was seen that when single photons pass through, their behavior appears dual—sometimes wave-like and sometimes particle-like. 

The results not only confirm predictions of quantum mechanics but also reinforce the importance of Bell's theorem. This is not the first time Einstein's theory has been challenged. Previously, Delft and Aspect largely rejected Einstein's argument of hidden variables through experiments conducted under restricted conditions. 

The results of MIT's ultra double-slit experiment reject Einstein's 'local realism' and support quantum indeterminacy. This experiment demonstrates that nature obeys quantum mechanical rules.