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Quantum Dots Might Be Key For Teleportation

Posted by Zonk on from the trek-is-now dept.

prostoalex writes "Researchers from Nanyang Technological University in Singapore have created a model teleportation system using quantum dots. PhysOrg reports that 'tiny clusters of atoms known as quantum dots may be excellent media for quantum teleportation, a physics phenomenon in which information — in the form of a quantum state, a very specific mathematical signature of an atom — can be transmitted almost instantaneously to a distant location without having to physically travel through space.'"

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  1. Biggest Hurdle by JimboFBX · · Score: 5, Funny

    Biggest Hurdle so far is figuring out how to stop the quantum pac-man who keeps eating them.

  2. Quantum dots by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 2, Funny

    kids have such cute names for herpes these days!

  3. Re:NOT a matter transporter by robably · · Score: 2, Funny

    Now, if we were all information-based entities teleporting about using quantum entanglement would be highly feasible.
    We are information-based entities. You'd still be you if your mind was teleported in to another body. Maybe a robot body. With breasts.
  4. Re:quantum dots by suv4x4 · · Score: 2, Funny


    If these particles can actually travel faster than the speed of light...does that mean they may be from "another dimension in another 'time'" where our physical laws don't apply or being sent by other scientists doing the same experiment only in reverse from this other "place"???

    Well, thanks for confirming my original point...

  5. Re:NOT a matter transporter by Mudcathi · · Score: 5, Funny

    "Your post is almost rigth." Whath wongth whith ith?

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  6. It won't work for communication... by Jafafa+Hots · · Score: 2, Funny

    At least not until we figure out how to use quantum DASHES along with the quantum dots.

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  7. Re:How much POWER will that take? by vertinox · · Score: 4, Funny

    It depends on what kind of nuclear reactors.

    Are we talking about Africa or European reactors? And secondly how would two reactors carry the quantum dots? With a line or a strand of creeper?

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  8. Re:Cool. by Rallion · · Score: 4, Funny

    And, I've found, a good place to stop understanding quantum mechanics is looking into more advanced variations of the experiment.

  9. Re:How much POWER will that take? by ethicalBob · · Score: 3, Funny

    Obviously it would take 1.21 gigawatts

    (oh, wait... only if it's encased in a Delorean)

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  10. Model teleportation system by SEWilco · · Score: 2, Funny

    They made a model teleportation system. Why do models get special treatment? I can undestand their being able to deduct makeup as a business expense, but why do they get a teleportation system first?

  11. At last... by revengebomber · · Score: 2, Funny

    Easy suicide!

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  12. Re:How much POWER will that take? by Tumbleweed · · Score: 3, Funny

    The biggest difference between the gate system and Trek's teleporters is the distance involved. That and the creators.

    Whereas, the biggest difference between Star Trek and Stargate SG-1 is that Star Trek stole from westerns, and Stargate SG-1 stole from every sci-fi show that's ever been shown. (I'm not saying they did it badly, though.)