Entanglement is perhaps one of the most confusing aspects of quantum mechanics. On its surface, entanglement allows particles to communicate over vast distances instantly, apparently violating the speed of light. But while entangled particles are connected, they don’t necessarily share information between them. In quantum mechanics, a particle isn’t really a particle. Instead of being … Continue reading "Can Entangled Particles Communicate Faster than Light?"

One of the strangest consequences of quantum mechanics is entanglement, where two particles can be connected in such a way that an observation of one immediately collapses the wave function of the other, no matter the distance. This seems to break the laws of physics, allowing for instantaneous communication. Could it be possible to use quantum entanglement to communicate faster than the speed of light?

  • @halcyoncmdrEnglish
    2•2 months ago

    Unless we discover a way to force a specific, and reproducible change. If we can force just one specific state we can effectively utilize binary communication across the entangled pair. One representing that state and zero being any other state.

    • @SzethFriendOfNimi
      2•2 months ago

      Unfortunately it won’t work. By its nature when you make the change you collapse the wave function.

      You can do it in such a way it’s confirmed that you did so. But only after verifying with the original two parties that it happened. Again, only within the confines of relativity.

      Another good video that may explain the speed of light and causality it a little better here

      The Speed of Light is NOT About Light

      A lot of great videos by that channel covering particle physics, relativity, etc. I highly recommend it.