How can you set up an entanglement experiment?

In summary, the conversation discusses the possibility and cost of setting up an in-house entanglement experiment. It is mentioned that some photon experiments can be done at home, but they can be expensive. The cost of setting up a minimal entanglement lab is compared to that of a new car. It is also mentioned that a physics lab is not necessarily a specialized space, and the cost of conducting experiments involving heartstrings can be significant. Lastly, one individual shares their at-home entanglement experiment using extension cords.
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entangledneo
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Is it possible to set up an in house entanglement experiment? Would you need to carry out the experiment in a lab and is it costly?

Thanks in advance.
 
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Welcome to PF;
You could probably do some of the photon ones at home but it would be expensive.
Off the top of my head - about as expensive as a new car?

There is nothing particularly special about a physics lab - it's just someone's basement normally.
What you have basically asked is what it would cost to set up a minimal entanglement lab ;)
 
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I have an at home entanglement experiment every couple of weeks involving a couple of 100ft extension cords.
 
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... good point: I have one involving heartstrings ... those can be very expensive indeed, and often require specialized equipment.
 
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Floid said:
I have an at home entanglement experiment every couple of weeks involving a couple of 100ft extension cords.

:rofl: :rofl:
 

1. What is entanglement in quantum physics?

Entanglement is a phenomenon in quantum physics 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, regardless of the distance between them.

2. How can you generate entanglement between particles?

Entanglement can be generated through various methods, such as using a quantum computer, using a quantum entanglement device, or using a quantum entanglement gate. These methods involve manipulating the quantum state of particles to create entanglement.

3. What are the requirements for setting up an entanglement experiment?

To set up an entanglement experiment, you will need a controlled environment with very low levels of interference, such as in a vacuum or at extremely low temperatures. You will also need specialized equipment, such as lasers and detectors, to manipulate and measure the particles.

4. How do you measure entanglement in an experiment?

Entanglement can be measured by observing the correlations between the particles. This can be done by measuring the spin, polarization, or other quantum properties of the entangled particles.

5. What are the potential applications of entanglement experiments?

Entanglement experiments have the potential to advance technologies such as quantum computing, quantum communication, and quantum cryptography. They can also help us better understand the fundamental principles of quantum mechanics.

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