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A Link Between Wormholes and Quantum Entanglement

Posted by Soulskill on from the and-maybe-a-trip-to-the-gamma-quadrant dept.

sciencehabit writes "Theoretical physicists have forged a connection between the concept of entanglement — itself a mysterious quantum mechanical connection between two widely separated particles — and that of a wormhole — a hypothetical connection between black holes that serves as a shortcut through space (first abstract, second abstract). The insight could help physicists reconcile quantum mechanics and Einstein's general theory of relativity, perhaps the grandest goal in theoretical physics."

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  1. Re:Mysterious quantum mechanical connection? by Culture20 · · Score: 5, Funny

    The observation effects the outcome. So in your example, the envelopes were sent with blank pieces of paper. You use scissors to open one letter, resulting in a nice snowflake design on the piece of paper. The other paper is now a dead cat, poisoned by the vial broken by your hubris.

  2. Spooky Action by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 4, Funny

    At a certain point quantum physics causes a spooky action in the space between my ears leading to a "Duh, what the heck/" experience.

  3. Re:Mysterious quantum mechanical connection? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    I think the real riddle here is to parse your riddle.