The interpretation of the double-slit experiment and its implications on the nature of reality is a topic of debate among physicists and philosophers. While there are various interpretations, it is important to note that the common understanding among scientists is that the behavior of photons in the double-slit experiment is explained by the wave-particle duality of quantum mechanics.
In the double-slit experiment, when photons are sent through two slits and allowed to interfere with each other, an interference pattern emerges on the screen behind the slits. This pattern suggests that photons exhibit wave-like behavior. However, when detectors are placed to determine which slit the photons pass through, the interference pattern disappears, and the photons behave more like particles.
The presence of an observer or conscious observation does not directly influence the behavior of the photons. Instead, it is the act of measurement or interaction with the photons (such as using detectors) that disturbs their behavior and collapses the wave function, leading to the disappearance of interference.
The notion that consciousness directly creates reality is not supported by the current understanding of physics. The behavior of particles and the outcomes of experiments are described by mathematical models, such as quantum mechanics, which have been extensively tested and validated through experiments.
While the interpretation of quantum mechanics and its philosophical implications continue to be subjects of ongoing research and discussion, it is important to rely on the consensus of the scientific community, which currently does not support the idea that consciousness has a direct influence on the physical behavior of particles in the double-slit experiment or in general.