Can Quantum Probability Fields Mimic Wormhole Effects in Particle Transfer?

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The discussion centers on the theoretical possibility of using quantum probability fields to replicate wormhole effects in particle transfer. Participants reference Stephen Hawking's theorem regarding wormholes and the Weak Energy Condition, emphasizing that while altering the wave function of particles is necessary, it is not permissible to modify the wave function directly. Instead, one must change the underlying equation that generates the wave function, which implies the existence of a standard wormhole. This highlights the complexities of merging quantum mechanics with relativistic principles.

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Stephen Hawking said wormholes within the fabric of space can't exist, so is it logical to think that you could achieve similar results of a wormhole by creating different areas of probability which take a group of particles and make their location most likely to pop up in another location?
How would the transfer of momentum and force work with this?
 
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It doesn't. You are trying to use non-relativistic QM where you want relativity.
 
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Stephen Hawking said wormholes within the fabric of space can't exist...

I don't think that he has said any such thing. He merely proved (about 20 years ago) a theorem that requires wormholes to violate the Weak Energy Condition (because they can be converted into time machines).

... so is it logical to think that you could achieve similar results of a wormhole by creating different areas of probability which take a group of particles and make their location most likely to pop up in another location??

You would need to solve a partial differential equation that determines the wave function of particles. The wave function, from which probability is determined, would have to be "surgically altered" so that it mimicked a wormhole.

The problem is that you're not allowed to alter the wave function itself. You must alter the equation that generates it.

The only wave to alter this equation to produce the desired result is to change the manifold on which the equation is defined.

This is tantamount to assuming the existence of a standard wormhole.
 

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