Entanglement and separable state

In summary, entanglement is a phenomenon in quantum mechanics where particles become connected and their states cannot be described independently. It occurs through interactions and has applications in quantum computing, cryptography, and communication. Entanglement can be created artificially and can be measured and verified using various techniques.
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Entanglement is inseparable state |ψ>=[itex]\Sigma[/itex][itex]\Sigma[/itex]c(n1,n2)|n1n2> but for decoherence where system and environment coupling |ψ>(s,e)=[itex]\Sigma[/itex]c|s>[itex]\otimes[/itex]|e> which is normal tensor product, can we still say entanglement cause decoherece or just the tensor product between system and environment?
 
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Yes, entanglement is responsible for decoherence.
 

1. What is entanglement and how does it differ from separable state?

Entanglement is a phenomenon in quantum mechanics where two or more particles become connected in such a way that the state of one particle cannot be described without considering the state of the other particle(s). This is in contrast to separable state, where the state of each particle can be described independently of the others.

2. How does entanglement occur?

Entanglement occurs when two or more particles interact and become correlated. This can happen through processes such as particle creation/annihilation, collisions, or measurements.

3. What are the applications of entanglement?

Entanglement has many potential applications in quantum computing, cryptography, and communication. It can also be used to study fundamental aspects of quantum mechanics and to test the limits of our current understanding of the universe.

4. Can entanglement be created artificially?

Yes, entanglement can be created artificially in a controlled laboratory setting. This is typically done using quantum devices such as photon sources, superconducting circuits, or ion traps.

5. How is entanglement measured and verified?

Entanglement can be measured using various techniques, such as entanglement witnesses, quantum state tomography, or Bell inequality tests. These methods allow us to determine the amount of entanglement present in a system and verify its existence.

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