Phase Shift Theory

Phase Shift Theory explains how interference patterns, such as those in the double-slit experiment, arise from the wave nature of particles like electrons or photons. When particles pass through slits, their associated waves can add up (constructive interference) or cancel out (destructive interference), creating bright and dark patterns. The key idea is that the relative "phase" or timing of these waves determines where interference occurs. Changes in the phase, due to factors like path length differences or external influences, shift these patterns, revealing the wave-like behavior underlying quantum phenomena.