Quantum entanglement and energy conservation

In summary, the conversation is about how entangled particles are affected by a force or energy applied to one member of the pair. The formalism of quantum mechanics suggests that in an entangled system, there is a single quantum system described by a single wave function, and measurements on one particle do not directly affect the other. The speaker is interested in discussing and investigating the dynamics of entangled particles and is looking to build a team with a passion for the subject. However, the forum reminds the speaker to adhere to the mission statement and rules, and suggests studying the topic more before engaging in a speculative discussion.
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Hey I'm Fraser, I am a MEng graduate primary focused on Electrical and Mechanical Engineering. I am extremely interested in discussing and investigating how the dynamics of quantum entangled particles equate to conventional Newtonian laws.
As my current studies have proven conservation of energy is a universal law. How is it possible for two entangled particles to be equally or similarly affected when a force or energy is applied to a single member of the entangled pair? The production of such a pair would be invaluable to computing capabilities and far more. I am interested in building a mathatically capable team to further discuss the capabilities of such an idea. This discussion does not require qualifications only passion for the subject and the ability to bounce off one another. I look forward to hearing from any of you who are interested!

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Fraser!

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FR4S3R97 said:
How is it possible for two entangled particles to be equally or similarly affected when a force or energy is applied to a single member of the entangled pair?
As far as the mathematical formalism of quantum mechanics is concerned, that’s not what happens. The formalism says that in an entangled system we don’t have two independent particles, we have a single quantum system described by a single wave function. We can perform two possible measurements on this system: energy at detector A, and energy at detector B. Say we know that the energy of the system is and we’ve measured energy at detector A. After making that measurement we know that when and if we measure the energy at detector B we will get the result , and we might explain this by saying that our measurement collapsed the wave function into the state “ at one detector, at the other”. But there’s nothing here about what we do to one particle affecting the other; this is just how we expect a system with energy to behave.
 
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This discussion does not require qualifications only passion for the subject and the ability to bounce off one another. I look forward to hearing from any of you who are interested!
Please remember the forum mission statement and also the rule requiring that new ideas be published in an appropriate peer-reviewed journal before they can be discussed here. We welcome questions about what entanglement is and is not, but we cannot host a freewheeling speculative discussion.
 
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FR4S3R97 said:
... I am extremely interested in discussing and investigating how the dynamics of quantum entangled particles equate to conventional Newtonian laws.

... I am interested in building a mathematically capable team to further discuss the capabilities of such an idea.

Reference: ... [PS I did not see a reference at your link]

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Entanglement does not really relate to conventional or Newtonian rules. Although conservation rules apply, those are present in quantum mechanics as well.

You might want to study this area a bit first, as it is a deep area of current research. Papers with "Quantum Computing" in the title yielded 4,354 hits at the below link, including 723 in the past 12 months. Entanglement is a core topic in some of these papers.

https://arxiv.org/search/advanced?a...cts=show&size=200&order=-announced_date_first
 
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FAQ: Quantum entanglement and energy conservation

What is quantum entanglement?

Quantum entanglement is a phenomenon in quantum mechanics where two or more particles become interconnected in such a way that the state of one particle instantly influences the state of the other, regardless of the distance separating them. This means that measuring one entangled particle will provide information about the state of its partner, even if they are light-years apart.

Does quantum entanglement violate the principle of energy conservation?

No, quantum entanglement does not violate the principle of energy conservation. While entangled particles can exhibit correlations that seem to defy classical intuition, the overall energy of a closed system remains constant. The changes observed in one particle do not result in a net gain or loss of energy in the system.

How does quantum entanglement relate to information transfer?

Quantum entanglement does not allow for faster-than-light communication or the transfer of information in the traditional sense. While entangled particles exhibit correlations, the outcome of measurements is fundamentally random. Therefore, although entangled states are interconnected, they cannot be used to transmit information instantaneously without classical communication.

Can entangled particles be separated without losing their entangled state?

Yes, entangled particles can be separated over large distances while still maintaining their entangled state. The entanglement persists as long as the particles are not subjected to any external influences that would cause decoherence, such as interactions with the environment. Once decoherence occurs, the entanglement is lost.

What implications does quantum entanglement have for energy systems?

Quantum entanglement has potential implications for energy systems, particularly in the fields of quantum computing and quantum cryptography. It can lead to more efficient algorithms for processing information and secure communication channels. However, the direct application of entanglement to energy conservation or generation remains an area of ongoing research and exploration.

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