DTQE idler photons fall into a Black Hole- interference at d0?

Some believe that the information is preserved and can be observed through Hawking radiation, while others argue that the information is lost. It is a complex and ongoing topic of debate in the scientific community.
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Imagine the dalayed time quantum eraser experiment, except the pair of "idler" photons(which would normally pass onto the detectors d1,d2,d3,d4) instead fall into a black hole.

Would d0 detect interference or not?


It seems commonly accepted that the information of in-falling matter is preserved when the black hole evaporates through Hawking radiation. However before the evaporation we don't have access to the information. Does this mean that we observe interference(due to absence of which-path information) yet when the Hawking radiation comes out of the BH the past is retroactively altered to one where interference wasn't observed?!
 
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It is not clear whether d0 would detect interference or not in this experiment. There are various theories about how information is preserved in a black hole, but until further research is done it is impossible to say what the outcome of this experiment would be.
 

1. What is DTQE idler photons falling into a Black Hole?

DTQE idler photons refer to entangled photons that are part of a quantum system. When these photons fall into a Black Hole, it means that they have crossed the event horizon and can no longer escape the gravitational pull of the Black Hole.

2. What is interference at d0?

Interference at d0 refers to the phenomenon of two or more waves overlapping and creating a pattern of constructive and destructive interference. In the context of DTQE idler photons falling into a Black Hole, d0 represents the distance from the Black Hole where the interference occurs.

3. How does interference at d0 affect DTQE idler photons falling into a Black Hole?

The interference at d0 can affect the entanglement between the DTQE idler photons. As they cross the event horizon, they may experience different gravitational forces which can cause a disruption in their entanglement and lead to a breakdown of the quantum system.

4. Can interference at d0 be observed?

It is currently not possible to directly observe interference at d0 in the context of DTQE idler photons falling into a Black Hole. However, scientists can study the effects of interference on entanglement by observing the behavior of the photons as they cross the event horizon.

5. What are the implications of interference at d0 for our understanding of Black Holes?

The study of interference at d0 can provide insights into the behavior of quantum systems near Black Holes and help us better understand the effects of gravity on entanglement. It can also potentially lead to new discoveries and advancements in the field of quantum mechanics and our understanding of the universe.

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