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The Young's experiment, also known as the double-slit experiment, is a fundamental demonstration in wave-particle duality. First performed by Thomas Young in 1801, it was initially designed to prove the wave nature of light. In its simplest form, the experiment involves shining a beam of light through two narrow, parallel slits onto a screen. If light were purely a stream of particles, one would expect to see two bright bands on the screen directly behind each slit. However, what is observed is an interference pattern, consisting of alternating bright and dark fringes.

This pattern arises because the light waves passing through the two slits interfere with each other. Where the crests of the waves from both slits align, constructive interference occurs, resulting in a bright fringe. Conversely, where a crest from one slit meets a trough from the other, destructive interference takes place, creating a dark fringe. This phenomenon is characteristic of wave behavior.

The Young's experiment has profound implications beyond just demonstrating the wave nature of light. When the experiment is conducted with individual particles, such as electrons, the same interference pattern is observed, suggesting that these particles also exhibit wave-like properties. This enigmatic behavior is a cornerstone of quantum mechanics, illustrating that entities can behave as both waves and particles depending on how they are observed. The experiment continues to be a powerful tool for understanding the quantum world and the fundamental nature of reality.