Was there entanglement at the dawn of time?
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In the beginning, there was no quantum entanglement. That is the conclusion of a study exploring the so-called entanglement past hypothesis. The finding is part of a quantum reinvention of our notions about why time only flows in one direction.
When two particles become entangled, each can no longer be thought of as an independent object – their properties are tied together, even if they are physically far apart. However, unless these particles are perfectly isolated from the environment, outside interference…
Was there entanglement at the dawn of time?
Panzer/Shutterstock
In the beginning, there was no quantum entanglement. That is the conclusion of a study exploring the so-called entanglement past hypothesis. The finding is part of a quantum reinvention of our notions about why time only flows in one direction.
When two particles become entangled, each can no longer be thought of as an independent object – their properties are tied together, even if they are physically far apart. However, unless these particles are perfectly isolated from the environment, outside interference…