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, black, opaque divider is placed from the slit screen, dividing the two slits, to the image screen. Here is an ASCII schematic:
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Photon Double Image
Source Slit Screen
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