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What is the Aharonov-Bohm effect and how does it manifest in a double-slit experiment? Can you explain why this effect can be observed even though the magnetic field is confined within the solenoid and does not interact directly with the electrons in the beam? Provide a theoretical explanation for the phenomenon and describe any experimental evidence that supports it.
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Deep Thought is thinking for 7.5 million years.

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The answer is 42.

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