What is this ‘thing’ called QUANTUM ENTANGLMENT?
Quantum entanglement is a fascinating and complex phenomenon of quantum mechanics due to the instantaneous connection between two entangled particles, regardless of the distance separating them.
Let’s imagine you have two pets, a dog and a cat, who have spent their entire lives together. They’ve developed a unique bond where they seem to understand each other’s needs without any visible communication.
Now, think of quantum entanglement as a special connection between these two pets. If you take the dog to the park and the cat stays at home, when the dog starts to play fetch, the cat, back at home, might suddenly perk up and start playing with a toy at the exact same moment. It’s as if they are still connected, even though they’re miles apart.
This reflects the essence of quantum entanglement, where two particles, once entangled, share a state. A change in one particle’s state will instantaneously affect the state of the other, no matter the distance, just like the dog and cat reacting simultaneously despite being far from each other.
Quantum entanglement occurs at the subatomic level, where two particles become linked and instantaneously affect each other, regardless of the distance separating them. Albert Einstein famously referred to Quantum Entanglement as “spooky action at a distance”.
While this concept may seem far removed from everyday life, it actually underpins several technologies we use today.
Here are a few examples of how quantum entanglement and related quantum principles are part of our daily lives:
Medical Imaging: Techniques like MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) use principles of quantum mechanics to visualize the inside of the human body without invasive surgery.
GPS Systems: The accurate functioning of GPS systems relies on the principles of quantum mechanics.
Computers & Mobile Phones: The transistors found in computers and mobile phones are based on quantum mechanics.
Solar Panels: Quantum mechanics plays a role in the design of solar panels.