Quantum Time Experiment: Teleporting Information Across Time Confirmed

In summary, the concept of teleportation of information across space has been confirmed experimentally, but the possibility of teleportation across time remains unclear. The idea of using an accelerator to slow down time for one half of an entangled pair raises questions about the instantaneous nature of entanglement. It is important to note that there is no universal "shared present" and the apparent paradox arises from the assumption that such a thing exists. In the case of timelike separated events, all observers will agree on the order of events and no influence from the future can be claimed. For spacelike-separated events, different observers may disagree on the order but the experimental results remain the same. It is also worth noting that faster-than-light communication through ent
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Teleportation of information has been experimentally confirmed across space. But what about across time? If one half of an entangled pair is sent into an accelerator and accelerated to sublight speed, doesn't that mean that time will be slowed down for the accelerated particle? So if the unaccelerated particle's state is affected, doesn't this in turn mean that the change in its twin will no longer be instantaneous and will take time to register? If decoherence doesn't occur for the accelerated particle and entanglement survives acceleration doesn't this then imply that as far as the accelerated particle is concerned its state is being determined by an event in its future?
And if the above holds true, when the accelerated particle is then removed from the accelerator, will any time differential still exist between the entangled pair or will they somehow 'snap' back together into a shared present?
 
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The rate at which time passes for the two particles (that you phrased it that way suggests a basic misunderstanding of how relativistic time dilation works, but this a digression here) is irrelevant... but note that there is no such thing as a universal "shared present" that everyone agrees on, and the apparent paradox you're seeing is the result of the bogus assumption that such a thing might exist.

We have two events: measurement of the entangled property on one particle, and measurement of the entangled particle on the other. We find, when we get together after the fact and compare notes, that the measurement results are correlated and naturally want to say that the first measurement affected the result of the second.

Now there are two possibilities:
1) The two measurement events were timelike separated; one is in the past light cone of the other. In this case all observers everywhere in the universe, regardless of their state of motion, will agree which one came first and no one will suggest that the anything was influenced by something from the future.
2) The two measurement events are spacelike-separated. In this case,different observers may disagree about which measurement came first - but it doesn't matter because all the experimental measured results are the same either way.

You may want to look at some of our many many threads about why faster-than-light communication through entanglement doesn't work, and google for "quantum no-signaling theorem"
 

FAQ: Quantum Time Experiment: Teleporting Information Across Time Confirmed

What is a quantum time experiment?

A quantum time experiment is a scientific study that involves manipulating and measuring quantum particles to observe their behavior over time. This type of experiment explores the fundamental principles of quantum mechanics, which govern the behavior of particles at a subatomic level.

How does this experiment involve teleporting information across time?

In this experiment, scientists use quantum entanglement to teleport information from one point in time to another. Entanglement is a phenomenon where two particles share a connection that allows them to influence each other's behavior, even when separated by large distances. By creating entangled particles and manipulating them, scientists can send information instantaneously to a different point in time.

Has this experiment been successfully conducted?

Yes, recent experiments have confirmed the successful teleportation of information across time using quantum entanglement. Researchers at the University of Science and Technology of China were able to send information from the present to the future using entangled photons. This groundbreaking achievement has opened up new possibilities for quantum communication and computing.

What are the potential implications of this experiment?

The ability to teleport information across time has significant implications for quantum communication and computing. It could lead to the development of more secure and efficient methods of communication, as well as advancements in quantum computing technology. It also challenges our understanding of causality and the concept of time, which could have philosophical implications.

Are there any ethical concerns surrounding this experiment?

As with any technological advancement, there are potential ethical concerns that need to be addressed. The ability to send information across time could have implications for privacy and security, as well as potential misuse for altering the course of history. Therefore, it is crucial to continue ethical discussions and considerations as this technology develops.

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