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Re:Now, I can see wifi signals by rndn on Saturday February 14, 2015 @10:23PM (#9051672)
Is it correct that this is a quantum mechanical effect, i.e. that the wave function of each photon interferes with itself?
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Re:Now, I can see wifi signals by vortico on Sunday February 15, 2015 @02:59AM (#9052049)
Well, yes to both questions, but on a macroscopic scale the wave equation can explain the collective effect of zillions of photons to more accuracy than you'll ever need.
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