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Quantum Dots Might Be Key For Teleportation
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.'"
Biggest Hurdle so far is figuring out how to stop the quantum pac-man who keeps eating them.
"Your post is almost rigth." Whath wongth whith ith?
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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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And, I've found, a good place to stop understanding quantum mechanics is looking into more advanced variations of the experiment.
Obviously it would take 1.21 gigawatts
(oh, wait... only if it's encased in a Delorean)
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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.)