Exploring Single Photon's Wave and Particle Property Utilizing Spontaneous Parametric Down Conversion and Mach-Zehnder Interferometer

Authors

• Nianen Lin, Taylor UniversityFollow

Document Type

Paper

Publication Date

Spring 2026

Abstract

Two experiments that focus on spontaneous parametric down conversion have been performed to verify photon's particle nature. The last experiment that involves both spontaneous parametric down conversion and Mach-Zehnder Interferometer have been performed to verify photon's and wave nature. All these three experiments combined prove that photons have both particle and wave nature.

Notes

Course: PHY 330, Advanced Physics Laboratory (Dr. Ken Kiers)

Recommended Citation

Lin, Nianen, "Exploring Single Photon's Wave and Particle Property Utilizing Spontaneous Parametric Down Conversion and Mach-Zehnder Interferometer" (2026). Physics Student Projects. 1.
https://pillars.taylor.edu/physics-student-projects/1