We measured the phase evolution of electrons as they traverse a quantum dot
(QD) formed in a two-dimensional electron gas that serves as a Localized s
pin. The traversal phase, determined by embedding the QD in a double path e
lectron interferometer and measuring the quantum interference of the electr
on wave functions manifested by conductance oscillation as a function of a
weak magnetic field, evolved by pi radians, a range twice as Large as theor
etically predicted. As the correlation weakened, a gradual transition to th
e familiar phase evolution of a QD was observed, The specific phase evoluti
on observed is highly sensitive to the onset of Kondo correlation, possibly
serving as an alternative fingerprint of the Kondo effect.