>-----Original Message----- >From: piclist-bounces@mit.edu [mailto:piclist-bounces@mit.edu] >On Behalf Of David VanHorn >Sent: 22 January 2007 18:29 >To: Microcontroller discussion list - Public. >Subject: Re: [OT] Image stored in a single photon? > > >> >> >> I've almost certainly misunderstood this quote, but how can a mask >> possibly cause a single photon to cast a shadow? A shadow >is just the >> contrast between high and low light areas, so with a single >photon how >> can the shape of this area be defined? > > >Sounds like a relative of the two-slit experiment, in some ways. Would you not need more than one photon to create interference? Regards Mike ======================================================================= This e-mail is intended for the person it is addressed to only. The information contained in it may be confidential and/or protected by law. If you are not the intended recipient of this message, you must not make any use of this information, or copy or show it to any person. Please contact us immediately to tell us that you have received this e-mail, and return the original to us. Any use, forwarding, printing or copying of this message is strictly prohibited. No part of this message can be considered a request for goods or services. ======================================================================= -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist