Quantum Entanglement and Moviment

In summary, the conversation discusses the concept of time and distance in relation to physics and philosophy. The friend suggests that distance may be an illusion while time is real, referencing the "quantum entanglement" experiment. The other person mentions the "simultaneity" experiment which suggests that time is also an illusion. The conversation concludes with the acknowledgement that there may be theories that explain this concept in a deeper way, but the speaker is not aware of them.
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Rajkovic
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A friend of mine, which is not a physicist , told me in a physics class that the moviment could be an illusion, and only time could be real, due to the 'quantum entanglement' experiment, do you guys know what did he mean by that?
 
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You should have told him that time is also an illusion due to "simultaneity" experiment. Better ask him first what he ment.
 
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No, actually he was saying about distance..
sorry..

he said "maybe distance is an illusion, and only time is real"
 
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Rajkovic said:
he said "maybe distance is an illusion, and only time is real"

I think he may be a bit confused with physics and philosophy.

In physics distance is what rulers measure, time is what clocks measure. They are primitives of physical theories requiring no further explanation. Although some people like to conjecture - especially philosophers. There may even be some theories around that explain such in a deeper way, but I am not aware of them.

Thanks
Bill
 

Related to Quantum Entanglement and Moviment

1. What is quantum entanglement?

Quantum entanglement is a phenomenon in which two or more particles become connected in a way that their states are dependent on each other, even when separated by large distances. This connection is maintained even if the particles are no longer in physical contact with each other.

2. How does quantum entanglement work?

Quantum entanglement works by creating a pair of particles that are intrinsically connected. This means that any changes made to one particle will instantly affect the other, regardless of the distance between them. This is possible due to the principles of quantum mechanics, which allow for particles to exist in multiple states at once.

3. What is the significance of quantum entanglement?

Quantum entanglement has significant implications for the study of quantum mechanics, as it challenges our understanding of the relationship between space and time. It also has practical applications in fields such as quantum computing and communication, where the ability to transfer information instantly between particles could revolutionize technology.

4. Can quantum entanglement be observed in everyday life?

No, quantum entanglement is a phenomenon that occurs on a microscopic level and is not observable in everyday life. It requires specialized equipment and controlled environments to create and observe entangled particles.

5. What is the difference between quantum entanglement and quantum teleportation?

Quantum entanglement and quantum teleportation are two distinct concepts. Quantum entanglement refers to the connection between particles, while quantum teleportation is a process of transferring quantum information from one particle to another. Quantum teleportation relies on the phenomenon of quantum entanglement to work, but they are not interchangeable terms.

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