Quantum Double Slit Diffraction Simulation

I thought I'd quickly share a simulation that I made while exploring quantum mechanical dynamics. This simulation uses a 4th order Runge-Kutta integration scheme to propagate the wavefunction over time according to the Schrodinger equation. The program is written in Python and uses Matplotlib for the visualization. An initially Gaussian pulse is set up with a velocity to the right which causes it to collide with the potential barrier. The potential barrier is psuedo-infinite: it is a sharply decaying Gaussian function with a very large peak. This improves the stability of the simulation. The two slit areas were set to zero potential to allow the wave packet to diffract through. An interference pattern is seen emerging as expected from the other side.

[Andreoli]

This is an unwatched experiment in the quantum physics realm. If that was supposed to be light, idk, but I'm sure you are aware already, but understanding what we are seeing seemed important as well. Be good.

[rodrigoappendino]

What did you use to program this animation?

[aydencook]

How did you create this in Matplotlib?

[shameempadinjarayil]

Anyone can solve a problam. ...
Tallow fat solid in room temperature. .! How to liquify it always just like oil.

[steverichter]

Was this the former Gooferking science channel? I don't remember subbing to Science Marshall, maybe just renamed?

[HybridTheoryXero]

Beautiful! Will be better if the amplitude was greater because I didn't see the interference pattern

[xenofyyt]

Glad to see you back :D how did I not notice this vid.

[seancford]

No no you can't just behave like a wave and a particle!

Light go brrrr

[benjaminnrgaard]

@Science Marshall: Do you know how people measure this?