Figure Q5.9 displays a sample simulated interference pattern for a quanton-at-a-time interference experiment (the graph shows the number of quanton detection events versus position) followed by five interference patterns labeled A through E. Each table row below describes a set of parameters that will create one of the displayed patterns (the first row shows the parameters that display the "Sample" pattern). The slit separation stated is a center-to-center distance. The table rows are organized so that each set of parameters differs from the previous one by a change in only one value. The "Detectors" column refers to whether there are proximity detectors operating at the slits. Your task is to write the appropriate letter in the table's right-most column. You might use some letters more than once. (Thanks to David Tanenbaum and Jason Evans for developing this exercise.)

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Question

Figure Q5.9 displays a sample simulated interference pattern for a quanton-at-a-time interference experiment (the graph shows the number of quanton detection events versus position) followed by five interference patterns labeled A through E. Each table row below describes a set of parameters that will create one of the displayed patterns (the first row shows the parameters that display the "Sample" pattern). The slit separation stated is a center-to-center distance. The table rows are organized so that each set of parameters differs from the previous one by a change in only one value. The "Detectors" column refers to whether there are proximity detectors operating at the slits. Your task is to write the appropriate letter in the table's right-most column. You might use some letters more than once. (Thanks to David Tanenbaum and Jason Evans for developing this exercise.)

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Figure Q59 Displays a Sample Simulated Interference Pattern for a Quanton-At-A-Time