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Neutron interferometry can prove (or refute) the existence of de Broglie's waves

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An experimental apparatus based on neutron interferometry is is presented which can in principle decide the question whether the empty waves of de Broglie really exist or not.

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    Present address: Departamento de Fisica, Faculdade de Ciências da Universidade de Lisboa, Rua Ernesto Vasconcelos Ed C1, Lisboa, Portugal

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Croca, J.R. Neutron interferometry can prove (or refute) the existence of de Broglie's waves. Found Phys 17, 971–980 (1987). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00938007

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