Quantum theory of light double-slit diffraction

Xiang-Yao Wu, Hong Li, Bo-Jun Zhang, Ji Ma, Xiao-Jing Liu, Nuo Ba, He Dong, Si-Qi Zhang, Jing Wang, Yi-Heng Wu, Xin-Guo Yin

Published 2013-05-10Version 1

In this paper, we study the light double-slit diffraction experiment with quantum theory approach. Firstly, we calculate the light wave function in slits by quantum theory of photon. Secondly, we calculate the diffraction wave function with Kirchhoff's law. Thirdly, we give the diffraction intensity of light double-slit diffraction, which is proportional to the square of diffraction wave function. Finally, we compare calculation result of quantum theory and classical electromagnetic theory with the experimental data. We find the quantum calculate result is accordance with the experiment data, and the classical calculation result with certain deviation. So, the quantum theory is more accurately approach for studying light diffraction.