Entanglement in scattering processes

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The discussion revolves around the phenomenon of quantum entanglement in the context of scattering processes. Participants explore the nature of interactions that lead to entanglement, the role of the scattering matrix, and the implications of particle spins in entangled states. The conversation includes theoretical considerations and questions about the conditions under which entanglement occurs, particularly in high-energy versus low-energy scattering scenarios.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants propose that quantum entanglement arises only through interactions between particles, questioning what constitutes such interactions.
  • There is a suggestion that the scattering matrix may be a key element in understanding these interactions.
  • One participant notes that entanglement is associated with conservation laws, such as total momentum and spin, and that these laws are critical in scattering analysis.
  • Another participant raises questions about the variability in particle types and counts that can result from scattering events, indicating that outcomes can differ significantly.
  • Some participants express uncertainty regarding whether particle spins must be antiparallel in entangled states, especially when considering particles with zero spin.
  • It is mentioned that in scattering processes, spins may be conserved, but there are instances where spin may not be entangled, even if other observables are.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the nature of interactions leading to entanglement or the role of spins in these processes. Multiple competing views remain regarding the significance of the scattering matrix, the conditions for entanglement, and the implications of particle spins.

Contextual Notes

The discussion highlights limitations in understanding the specific conditions under which entanglement occurs, particularly in relation to energy levels of scattering and the definitions of particle interactions. There are unresolved questions about the implications of particle spin in entangled states.

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Dear participants of a forum.

The phenomenon of quantum entanglement arises only when there is the INTERACTION between two objects of a microcosm.

However there is a question:

What is such INTERACTION?

Whether the scattering matrix is the key moment in such interaction?:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/S-matrix

Or the main thing is something another?

Whether spins of particles should be bindingly antiparallel?

How I must understand the situation when the both particles have a zero spin ?

Whether it is bindingly to regard spins of particles in situation of quantum entanglement ?

Here some resources:

http://www.iwce.org/fileadmin/IWCE_...nanohub.org/papers/posters/P02-04-Bordone.pdf

http://arxiv.org/PS_cache/arxiv/pdf/0810/0810.4093v3.pdf

http://arxiv.org/PS_cache/quant-ph/pdf/0503/0503183v1.pdf
http://arxiv.org/PS_cache/quant-ph/pdf/0109/0109045v2.pdf
http://users.aber.ac.uk/rog/scat.pdf
http://arxiv.org/PS_cache/quant-ph/pdf/0506/0506212v1.pdf
http://arxiv.org/PS_cache/arxiv/pdf/0710/0710.5776v1.pdf
http://arxiv.org/PS_cache/arxiv/pdf/0712/0712.0014v2.pdf
http://arxiv.org/PS_cache/quant-ph/pdf/0607/0607181v3.pdf
http://arxiv.org/PS_cache/quant-ph/pdf/0509/0509013v3.pdf
http://arxiv.org/PS_cache/quant-ph/pdf/0611/0611230v2.pdf
http://arxiv.org/PS_cache/arxiv/pdf/0708/0708.2388v1.pdf
http://arxiv.org/PS_cache/quant-ph/pdf/0601/0601177v1.pdf
http://arxiv.org/PS_cache/quant-ph/pdf/0503/0503131v1.pdf
http://arxiv.org/PS_cache/quant-ph/pdf/0609/0609217v1.pdf

Also, dear participants and visitors of a forum, I ask that you excused me - my English is bad. I am from Ukraine.
 
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limarodessa said:
Dear participants of a forum.

The phenomenon of quantum entanglement arises only when there is the INTERACTION between two objects of a microcosm.

However there is a question:

What is such INTERACTION?

Whether the scattering matrix is the key moment in such interaction?:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/S-matrix

Or the main thing is something another?

Whether spins of particles should be bindingly antiparallel?

Well, you know that entanglement arises in conjunction with the conservation laws. I.e. conservation of quantum observables. Total momentum, spin, charge, etc. Conservation of these is critical to scattering analysis. So you would expect entanglement in a scattering event, although you won't get the same types of particles out in all cases. The particle count may differ as well. Because of these, your state will have a lot of terms corresponding to the possible outcomes. Trying to actually observe entanglement in that situation is very difficult and in some cases, impossible.
 
DrChinese said:
"...although you won't get the same types of particles out in all cases. The particle count may differ as well..."

First of all I should thank you that you have answered my post.

If you allow, I would like to ask to you some questions.

You write:

"...although you won't get the same types of particles out in all cases..."

If it is possible, explain in more details that you have in view of, please.

Further you write:

"...The particle count may differ as well..."

Also I would be very grateful to you if you have explained in more details this moment. What do you mean when you write "particle count"?

I ask you to excuse me in that case if my questions are naive or I badly translate from English.

Thanks.
 
limarodessa said:
First of all I should thank you that you have answered my post.

If you allow, I would like to ask to you some questions.

You write:



If it is possible, explain in more details that you have in view of, please.

Further you write:



Also I would be very grateful to you if you have explained in more details this moment. What do you mean when you write "particle count"?

I ask you to excuse me in that case if my questions are naive or I badly translate from English.

Thanks.

It depends on whether we are talking about high energy or low energy scattering. As the input energy goes up, the output particles can be all kinds of things, as you might expect in a particle accelerator.

You may have intended to refer to low energy scattering only, in which the scattering is electron-electron or similar. In those cases, there is still conservation so there can be degrees of entanglement. The nature of the entanglement will be a function of what you know about the particles to begin with. If you know starting momentum, you will know ending momentum too (since it is the same) and there will be momentum entanglement.
 
DrChinese said:
It depends on whether we are talking about high energy or low energy scattering. As the input energy goes up, the output particles can be all kinds of things, as you might expect in a particle accelerator.

You may have intended to refer to low energy scattering only, in which the scattering is electron-electron or similar. In those cases, there is still conservation so there can be degrees of entanglement. The nature of the entanglement will be a function of what you know about the particles to begin with. If you know starting momentum, you will know ending momentum too (since it is the same) and there will be momentum entanglement.

Thanks. I figure that your answer is clear for me.

Now, if you will allow, I would like to ask following questions:

Whether spins of particles should be bindingly antiparallel?

How I must understand the situation when the both particles, which are interacting, have a zero spin ?

Whether it is bindingly to regard spins of particles in situation of quantum entanglement ?
 
limarodessa said:
Thanks. I figure that your answer is clear for me.

Now, if you will allow, I would like to ask following questions:

Whether spins of particles should be bindingly antiparallel?

How I must understand the situation when the both particles, which are interacting, have a zero spin ?

Whether it is bindingly to regard spins of particles in situation of quantum entanglement ?

In scattering, maybe they are always anti-parallel - not really certain as this is not my strong side. They are conserved so the question will usually be: what do you know about input spin?

As to quantum entanglement: there are situations in which spin is not entangled even though there are other observables which are entangled. So the answer is no. Spin is still conserved.
 

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