TFNR - Notes on some relevant experiments
This section highlights a pair of key experiments that have significantly shaped our understanding of quantum phenomena and the structured nature of physical reality from the perspective of InfoStructures. Drawing on the idea that Nature may be described as a hierarchy of nested levels—each with its own Entities, Phenomena, and Dynamics—these experiments serve as crucial empirical touchstones that both illustrate and validate the conceptual framework discussed earlier.
Double Slit Experiment The double slit experiment, with its striking demonstration of wave–particle duality, reveals the intricate interplay between discrete quantum units and their underlying wave-like behavior. It shows that particles, whether electrons or photons, can generate interference patterns that underscore the probabilistic and “fuzzy” properties of reality. Viewed through the lens of InfoStructures, this experiment exemplifies how even the most elementary informational units exhibit dual characteristics, oscillating between discrete states and continuous distributions.
Stern-Gerlach Experiment The Stern-Gerlach experiment provides pivotal evidence for the quantization of intrinsic properties, particularly the spin of particles. By directing particles through an inhomogeneous magnetic field and observing their discrete deflections, this experiment underscores the role of measurement in revealing the underlying structure of quantum states. From an InfoStructures perspective, Stern-Gerlach reinforces the concept of Nature’s compartmentalized structure by showing how environmental dynamics interact with inherent properties to produce quantized, well-defined outcomes.
Together, these experiments not only validate the discrete and dynamic nature of fundamental entities but also bridge the gap between theoretical models of InfoStructures and observable phenomena. They illustrate how elementary interactions at the Information/Energy level give rise to the Fundamental Physical Quantities—Mass, Motion, Charge, and Spin—that characterize our physical world.
