Could there be a "Communication Theorem" instead of a "No-Communication Theorem" in quantum entanglement?

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The discussion revolves around the possibility of a "Communication Theorem" in quantum entanglement, as opposed to the established "No-Communication Theorem." It explores concepts related to negative energy and traversable wormholes, referencing the ER=EPR conjecture by Susskind and Maldacena.

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  • One participant proposes that if negative energy could be measured and manipulated, it might lead to a "Communication Theorem" in quantum entanglement.
  • Another participant challenges the notion that traversable wormholes require negative energy, stating they require "exotic matter" which still has positive energy, but with negative pressure.
  • A request is made for clarification on the equations of the ER=EPR conjecture, indicating a desire for deeper understanding.
  • A later reply asserts that the original post contains misconceptions about traversable wormholes and the ER=EPR conjecture.

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Participants express disagreement regarding the requirements for traversable wormholes and the concept of negative energy in quantum entanglement. The discussion remains unresolved with competing views presented.

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Limitations include potential misconceptions about the nature of negative energy and the requirements for traversable wormholes, as well as the speculative nature of the ER=EPR conjecture.

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Could there be a "Communication Theorem" instead of a "No-Communication Theorem" in quantum entanglement if we could measure and manipulate negative energy.

According to the ER=EPR conjecture by Susskind and Maldacena, traversable wormholes—which are postulated to require negative energy (or a vacuum force)—might the equivalence lead to a "Communication Theorem"?

Then could the application of negative energy in quantum entanglement bypass the conventional requirement for Bell state measurement and classical communication, which are necessary in standard Quantum Teleportation?
 
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Quantum_Kevin said:
traversable wormholes—which are postulated to require negative energy (or a vacuum force)
No, that's not what they require. They require what is called "exotic matter", i.e., stuff that violates the energy conditions that ordinary matter satisfies; but "exotic matter" still has positive energy. What is negative is its pressure.

Quantum_Kevin said:
the application of negative energy in quantum entanglement
There is no such thing. See above.
 
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Quantum_Kevin said:
According to the ER=EPR conjecture by Susskind and Maldacena, traversable wormholes—which are postulated to require negative energy (or a vacuum force)—might the equivalence lead to a "Communication Theorem"?
Please enlighten us, what are the equations of the ER=EPR conjecture?
 
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Please enlighten us, what are the equations of the ER=EPR conjecture?
It's a known conjecture, though speculative:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ER_=_EPR

The OP is simply mistaken about what is actually involved with traversable wormholes.
 
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Since the OP question is based on a misconception, which has been corrected, this thread is closed.
 
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