Abstract
A classical experiment, which can easily be performed in the classroom is reported here showing that light scattered in all directions is coherent whereas the usual interferometers offer interference within a restricted spatial angle only. The historical background of this experiment is given together with a brief survey of the early experiments and experimentators among whom is Schrödinger.
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Varga, P., Kiss, G. & Schiller, V. Wide angle interference of coherently scattered light. Acta Physica Hungarica 72, 235–242 (1992). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03054167
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