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In summary, when photons are entangled, the properties of their kinetic energy, which forms wave energy, may change. This kinetic energy is proportional to both temperature and relativistic mass, according to Special Relativity. The mass of entangled photons is defined by their kinetic energy, and the conservation of mass/energy still applies to entangled systems, just as it does to individual particles. Therefore, if the total input momentum is known with little uncertainty, the total momentum of the entangled system can also be determined with little uncertainty.
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Photons contain kinetic energy. When you entangle photons, do you change the properties of the kinetic energy which forms the wave energy? Kinetic energy is proportional to temperature...

Kinetic energy is also proportional to relativistic mass.(in Special Relativity) So is the mass of entangled photons defined by the kinetic energy of the photons or photon before they got entangled? (conservation of mass/energy)
 
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The conservation rules apply for entangled systems just as they do for individual particles. If you knew the total input momentum with little uncertainty, then you would know the entangled system's total momentum with little uncertainty.
 

1. What is entanglement of photons?

Entanglement of photons is a phenomenon in quantum mechanics where two or more particles become connected in such a way that the state of one particle is dependent on the state of the other(s), regardless of the distance between them.

2. How do photons become entangled?

Photons can become entangled through a process called quantum superposition, where they are in a state of multiple possibilities until they are observed. When two entangled photons interact with each other, their states become correlated and they remain entangled even when separated.

3. What is the significance of entanglement of photons?

The entanglement of photons has significant implications in quantum computing, cryptography, and communication. It allows for the transmission of information with increased security and the potential for faster processing speeds in quantum computers.

4. Can entanglement of photons be observed?

While the entanglement of photons cannot be observed directly, its effects can be measured through quantum measurements and experiments. These experiments have shown that entanglement is a real phenomenon and not just a theoretical concept.

5. Is entanglement of photons instantaneous?

Although the entanglement of photons may appear to be instantaneous, it is limited by the speed of light. This means that any changes in the entangled particles will not have an effect on the other particle until the speed of light has allowed for the information to travel between them.

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