A classic double slit experiment is done with light (photons) that creates an interference pattern on the image screen. The experiment is repeated, except now a thin but opaque divider is placed from the source to the slit screen that divides the two slits. Here is an ASCII schematic:
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Photon Double Image
Source Slit Screen
Screen
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