Why can't all bits of an entanglement be read at once?

In summary, when measuring an entanglement state in quantum computing, the entanglement is destroyed and the other bits are left in a state determined by the information that was read. In order to read each piece of information individually, the entanglement state must be re-setup for each qubit. The order in which the qubits are read does not affect the entanglement between them.
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Kenneth Adam Miller
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Suppose we have an entanglement state between many qubits. When we measure this state anywhere, the entanglement is destroyed. In quantum computing, we have two bits of parity for each qubit, and we have to re-setup the entanglement state for each qubit to read each piece of information individually.

Why? And what state are the other bits in upon the entanglement state being destroyed/measured?
 
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Kenneth Adam Miller said:
Suppose we have an entanglement state between many qubits. When we measure this state anywhere, the entanglement is destroyed. In quantum computing, we have two bits of parity for each qubit, and we have to re-setup the entanglement state for each qubit to read each piece of information individually.

Why? And what state are the other bits in upon the entanglement state being destroyed/measured?

The entanglement will only be destroyed to the extent that it needs to be given the information that was read.

So if A, B, and C are mutually entangled qubits, reading C may could still leave A and B entangled.

Others can check me on this, but once you have applied all the operators to your qubits, I don't believe it matters what order you read them out.
 

1. Why is it not possible to read all bits of an entanglement simultaneously?

Entanglement is a quantum phenomenon where two particles become connected in such a way that the state of one particle is dependent on the state of the other. This means that the information of both particles is entangled and cannot be separated. Therefore, it is not possible to read all bits of an entanglement at once because the information is not independent.

2. Can entanglement be used for faster communication?

Theoretically, entanglement can allow for instantaneous communication between two particles, regardless of the distance between them. However, this does not mean that information can be transmitted faster than the speed of light. In order to read the entangled bits, classical communication is still required, limiting the speed of communication to the speed of light.

3. How does entanglement work?

Entanglement is a result of quantum superposition, where a particle can exist in multiple states at the same time. When two particles become entangled, their states become linked, and measuring the state of one particle instantly determines the state of the other. This phenomenon is still not fully understood and is a subject of ongoing research in quantum mechanics.

4. Can we create entanglement between more than two particles?

Yes, it is possible to create entanglement between multiple particles. This is known as multipartite entanglement. However, as the number of particles increase, the complexity of entanglement also increases, making it more difficult to utilize and control.

5. Is entanglement essential for quantum computing?

Entanglement is a crucial aspect of quantum computing. It allows for the exponential increase in computational power by utilizing the parallel processing of entangled bits. However, it is not the only requirement for quantum computing, and other factors such as quantum gates and error correction are also necessary for successful computation.

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