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General => Science => Topic started by: Tom62 on October 21, 2015, 08:22:43 PM

Title: Quantum Theory Experiment Said to Prove ‘Spooky’ Interactions
Post by: Tom62 on October 21, 2015, 08:22:43 PM
Well this article has nothing to do with Halloween, but it sure is spooky (http://www.nytimes.com/2015/10/22/science/quantum-theory-experiment-said-to-prove-spooky-interactions.html?_r=0) on a quantum level.
Title: Re: Quantum Theory Experiment Said to Prove ‘Spooky’ Interactions
Post by: Recusant on October 24, 2015, 03:58:59 AM
Interesting story. I appreciate the fact that the author didn't try to get too sensational, nor indulge in unwarranted speculation. Thank you for posting it, Tom62.  :)
Title: Re: Quantum Theory Experiment Said to Prove ‘Spooky’ Interactions
Post by: Recusant on October 27, 2015, 02:57:06 PM
A further explanation of the experiment that may help us non-physicists get a slightly better grasp of its significance, and what actually occurred:

"The universe really is weird: a landmark quantum experiment has finally proved it so" | The Conversation (https://theconversation.com/the-universe-really-is-weird-a-landmark-quantum-experiment-has-finally-proved-it-so-49490)

This piece doesn't mention the "third loophole" that is described in the article from The New York Times linked in the OP, but does go into the mechanics of it in a bit more detail.
Title: Re: Quantum Theory Experiment Said to Prove ‘Spooky’ Interactions
Post by: Recusant on November 04, 2015, 05:25:49 AM
Lawrence Krauss has a piece on this experiment as well: "Tangled Up in Entanglement" | The New Yorker (http://www.newyorker.com/tech/elements/tangled-up-in-entanglement-quantum-mechanics?intcid=mod-latest)

It's a good examination of the ideas behind the experiment, and some implications. He includes a link to a piece by Marilynne Robinson. I admit that as far as I know I haven't read anything by her before. She's won a Pulitzer prize, so at least some knowledgeable people consider her work admirable; I found myself disagreeing with her more and more the further I read. It's an interesting essay, though only tangentially related to this topic.
Title: Re: Quantum Theory Experiment Said to Prove ‘Spooky’ Interactions
Post by: solidsquid on November 08, 2015, 08:33:27 PM
I've had some pretty spooky interactions myself...then I got divorced...
Title: Re: Quantum Theory Experiment Said to Prove ‘Spooky’ Interactions
Post by: Dave on April 03, 2017, 06:08:28 PM
More on Delft spooky stuff.