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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. Obligatory.. by aero2600-5 · · Score: -1, Redundant

    "Why didn't you tell me my ass was so big!?"

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  2. Re:NOT a matter transporter by iamspews · · Score: 0, Redundant

    Quantum entanglement is a great way to get information from one location to another at faster than the speed of light

    You can't use QE to transfer information faster than c, either. You can collapse the waveform but you can't control the outcome.
  3. Re:NOT a matter transporter by Prune · · Score: 0, Redundant

    RTFA! You can't use QE to transfer information faster than c, either. You can collapse the waveform but you can't control the outcome.

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  4. Re:drat... iPhone is already obsolete by maxwell+demon · · Score: -1, Redundant

    Sheesh! Some people will contrive almost any excuse to turn the subject to George W. Bush.

    Why? Is there a better explanation for why the WMDs in Iraq were not found? They were simply teleported away!
    SCNR
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    The Tao of math: The numbers you can count are not the real numbers.
  5. Welcome! by MarcoPon · · Score: 0, Redundant

    I for one welcome our teleporting Quantum Dots Overlords!

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