Is Entanglement Through Wormholes a Pathway to Understanding Quantum Gravity?

In summary: I'm afraid that entanglement using wormholes seems to be quite obvious and logical.In summary, Jun Maldacena proposes a link between wormholes and entangled states, suggesting that entanglement may be responsible for the construction of spacetime itself. However, obtaining wormholes may not be feasible for testing this theory.
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fanieh
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Hasn't anyone or others thought of this before.. entanglement using wormholes seem to be quite obvious and logical.

According to Jun Maldacena in November 2016 issue of Scientific American (see https://www.scientificamerican.com/...holes-could-pave-the-way-for-quantum-gravity/ for intro first):

"Although we identified the connection between wormholes
and entangled states using black holes, it is tempting to speculate
that the link is more general—that whenever we have entanglement
we have a kind of geometric connection. This expectation
should hold true even in the simplest case, in which we
have only two entangled particles. In such situations, however,
the spatial connection could involve tiny quantum structures that
would not follow our usual notion of geometry. We still do not
know how to describe these microscopic geometries, but the entanglement
of these structures might somehow give rise to spacetime
itself. It is as if entanglement can be viewed as a thread connecting
two systems. When the amount of entanglement becomes
larger, we have lots of threads, and these threads could weave
together to form the fabric of spacetime. In this picture, Einstein’s
relativity equations are governing the connections and reconnections
of these threads; quantum mechanics is not just an add-on
to gravity—it is the essence of the construction of spacetime."
 
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Maybe, but wormholes are not something you can easily get hold of in order to try that..
They didn't have any in my local supermarket,
 

FAQ: Is Entanglement Through Wormholes a Pathway to Understanding Quantum Gravity?

What is entanglement using wormholes?

Entanglement using wormholes is a hypothetical concept in quantum physics where two particles are connected through a wormhole, a theoretical tunnel through space-time. This means that the state of one particle affects the state of the other, regardless of the distance between them.

How does entanglement using wormholes work?

According to the theory, entanglement using wormholes works by creating a bridge between two particles through a wormhole. The particles become entangled when they are in close proximity to each other, and when one of the particles moves through the wormhole, the other particle will also be affected, even if they are separated by a great distance.

Can entanglement using wormholes be used for communication?

Currently, there is no way to create a wormhole or to control it, so entanglement using wormholes cannot be used for communication. It is a purely theoretical concept that has not been proven or observed in the real world.

What are the potential applications of entanglement using wormholes?

Entanglement using wormholes has been proposed as a possible way to achieve faster-than-light travel, as the particles connected through the wormhole could potentially transmit information instantaneously. It has also been suggested as a way to teleport objects or information.

Are there any challenges or limitations to entanglement using wormholes?

Yes, there are several challenges and limitations to entanglement using wormholes. As mentioned before, wormholes are purely theoretical and currently cannot be created or controlled. Additionally, the concept goes against the laws of general relativity and causality, making it a controversial topic in the scientific community.

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