Entanglement Decay of a proton pair

The entanglement does not decay, it simply changes form when one of the entangled particles decays. In summary, the entanglement between two protons does not cease to exist when one of the protons decays, but rather transforms into entanglement between the remaining proton and whatever the decayed proton has become. Therefore, it would not be accurate to say that the entanglement has decayed over time.
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sqljunkey
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Hi,

Suppose I had a pair of protons that are entangled, and one or both of those protons decayed( https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Proton_decay ) over time, does that mean the entanglement between the protons does not exist anymore, and would it be fair to say that the entanglement decayed over time?
 
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First catch your entangled protons.
Hang them until ripe...
;-)
Slightly off-topic: Long, long ago, my 'Nuclear & Radio-Chemistry' lecturer admitted getting drunk to silence his nagging concerns about how/why neutrons decayed with ~14 min half-life, but protons didn't seem to decay at all...

IIRC, there are still some difficulties. Not least, why measuring free-neutron half-lives two ways gives results that differ by significantly more than those careful methods' error bars...
 
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sqljunkey said:
does that mean the entanglement between the protons does not exist anymore

No, it means the entanglement between proton A and proton B, if proton B decays, turns into entanglement between proton A and whatever proton B decayed into.

sqljunkey said:
would it be fair to say that the entanglement decayed over time?

No.
 

1. What is entanglement decay of a proton pair?

Entanglement decay of a proton pair is a quantum phenomenon where two protons, which are bound together by the strong nuclear force, lose their entanglement and become independent particles.

2. How does entanglement decay occur?

Entanglement decay occurs when the strong nuclear force between two protons is disrupted, causing the protons to lose their entanglement and become independent particles. This can happen due to interactions with other particles or through the natural decay of the protons themselves.

3. What are the implications of entanglement decay of a proton pair?

The entanglement decay of a proton pair has significant implications in the study of quantum mechanics and particle physics. It can provide insights into the behavior of fundamental particles and their interactions, and can also help in understanding the nature of quantum entanglement and its role in the universe.

4. Can entanglement decay be reversed?

Currently, there is no known way to reverse entanglement decay of a proton pair. Once the entanglement is lost, the protons will remain independent particles. However, researchers are constantly exploring ways to control and manipulate quantum systems, which may one day lead to the ability to reverse entanglement decay.

5. How is entanglement decay of a proton pair studied?

Entanglement decay of a proton pair is studied through experiments that involve observing the behavior of entangled protons and their decay over time. These experiments often use specialized equipment such as particle accelerators and detectors to measure the properties of the protons and their entanglement. The results of these experiments are then analyzed and compared to theoretical models to gain a deeper understanding of entanglement decay.

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