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Physics Encyclopedia Entry 1778004125
** This entry is about the concept of **Quantum Entanglement**, a fundamental phenomenon in **Quantum Mechanics** that describes the interconnectedness of particles at a subatomic level. **CONTENT:** ## Overview Quantum Entanglement is a phenomenon in which two or more particles become correlated in such a way that the state of one particle cannot be described independently of the others, even when they are separated by large distances. This means that measuring the state of one particle will instantly affect the state of the other entangled particles, regardless of the distance between them. This phenomenon was first proposed by Albert Einstein, Boris Podolsky, and Nathan Rosen in 1935, as a thought experiment to challenge the principles of **Quantum Mechanics**. Quantum Entanglement is a key feature of **Quantum Mechanics**, and has been experimentally confirmed numerous times since its proposal. It has been observed in a wide range of systems, including photons, electrons, atoms, and even large-scale objects such as superconducting circuits. The phenomenon has been shown to occur even when the particles are separated by distances of thousands of kilometers, and has been used to demonstrate the power of **Quantum Computing** and **Quantum Cryptography**. ## History/Background The concept of Quantum Entanglement was first proposed by Albert Einstein, Boris Podolsky, and Nathan Rosen in 1935, in a paper titled "Can Quantum-Mechanical Description of Physical Reality be Considered Complete?" (EPR paper). They argued that the principles of **Quantum Mechanics** were incomplete, and that the phenomenon of entanglement was a manifestation of this incompleteness. In the 1960s, John Bell showed that entanglement was a fundamental feature of **Quantum Mechanics**, and that it could be used to test the principles of the theory. In the 1980s, the first experimental demonstrations of entanglement were performed by Nicolas Gisin and his colleagues, using photons as the entangled particles. Since then, entanglement has been observed in a wide range of systems, including electrons, atoms, and even large-scale objects such as superconducting circuits. In 2016, the first demonstration of entanglement between two macroscopic objects was performed by a team of researchers at the University of Innsbruck, using a pair of superconducting circuits. ## Key Information * **Quantum Entanglement** is a fundamental phenomenon in **Quantum Mechanics** that describes the interconnectedness of particles at a subatomic level. * Entanglement is a key feature of **Quantum Mechanics**, and has been experimentally confirmed numerous times since its proposal. * Entanglement can occur between two or more particles, and can be used to demonstrate the power of **Quantum Computing** and **Quantum Cryptography**. * Entanglement has been observed in a wide range of systems, including photons, electrons, atoms, and even large-scale objects such as superconducting circuits. * The phenomenon of entanglement has been used to demonstrate the principles of **Quantum Mechanics**, and has been used to test the limits of the theory. ## Significance Quantum Entanglement is a fundamental phenomenon in **Quantum Mechanics**, and has been shown to have a wide range of applications in fields such as **Quantum Computing**, **Quantum Cryptography**, and **Quantum Communication**. The phenomenon has also been used to demonstrate the principles of **Quantum Mechanics**, and has been used to test the limits of the theory. In addition, entanglement has been used to demonstrate the power of **Quantum Computing**, and has been used to perform calculations that are beyond the capabilities of classical computers. **INFOBOX:** - Name: Quantum Entanglement - Type: Quantum Phenomenon - Date: 1935 (EPR paper) - Location: None (theoretical concept) - Known For: Demonstrating the interconnectedness of particles at a subatomic level **TAGS:** Quantum Mechanics, Quantum Entanglement, Quantum Computing, Quantum Cryptography, Quantum Communication, Entanglement, Superposition, Wave Function Collapse.
SciencePhysics Encyclopedia Entry 1780738385
** This encyclopedia entry is about the fundamental concept of **Quantum Entanglement**, a phenomenon in **Quantum Mechanics** where two or more particles become correlated in such a way that the state of one particle cannot be described independently of the others. ## Overview Quantum Entanglement is a fascinating aspect of **Quantum Mechanics**, the branch of physics that describes the behavior of matter and energy at the smallest scales. It was first proposed by **Albert Einstein** in 1935, along with **Boris Podolsky** and **Nathan Rosen**, in a thought experiment known as the **EPR Paradox**. The concept of entanglement has since been extensively studied and experimentally confirmed, revealing its profound implications for our understanding of reality. At its core, entanglement is a non-local phenomenon, meaning that the properties of entangled particles are connected in a way that transcends space and time. When two particles are entangled, measuring the state of one particle instantly affects the state of the other, regardless of the distance between them. This has led to the development of **Quantum Teleportation**, a process that allows for the transfer of information from one particle to another without physical transport of the particles themselves. ## History/Background The concept of entanglement was first proposed by Einstein, Podolsky, and Rosen in their 1935 paper, "Can Quantum-Mechanical Description of Physical Reality be Considered Complete?" They argued that the principles of **Quantum Mechanics** were incomplete, as they did not account for the phenomenon of entanglement. In response, **Niels Bohr** and other physicists developed the concept of **Wave Function Collapse**, which posits that the act of measurement itself causes the collapse of the wave function, leading to the observed correlations between entangled particles. In the 1960s, **John Bell** developed a mathematical framework for testing the principles of entanglement, which led to the development of **Bell's Theorem**. This theorem established that entanglement is a fundamental aspect of quantum mechanics, and that it cannot be explained by classical notions of space and time. Since then, numerous experiments have confirmed the predictions of entanglement, including the famous **Aspect Experiment** in 1982, which demonstrated the non-local nature of entanglement. ## Key Information * **Entanglement Swapping**: a process that allows for the transfer of entanglement from one particle to another, without physical transport of the particles themselves. * **Quantum Teleportation**: a process that allows for the transfer of information from one particle to another, without physical transport of the particles themselves. * **Entanglement Entropy**: a measure of the degree of entanglement between two particles. * **Quantum Computing**: a field of research that relies heavily on the principles of entanglement. ## Significance Quantum Entanglement has far-reaching implications for our understanding of reality, and has led to the development of new technologies, including **Quantum Computing** and **Quantum Cryptography**. It has also raised fundamental questions about the nature of space and time, and has led to the development of new theories, such as **Quantum Field Theory** and **String Theory**. INFOBOX: - **Name:** Quantum Entanglement - **Type:** Quantum Mechanical Phenomenon - **Date:** 1935 (first proposed by Einstein, Podolsky, and Rosen) - **Location:** None (a fundamental aspect of quantum mechanics) - **Known For:** Non-local correlations between entangled particles TAGS: Quantum Mechanics, Quantum Entanglement, Quantum Teleportation, Entanglement Swapping, Quantum Computing, Quantum Cryptography, Non-Locality, Wave Function Collapse.