How Does New Macroscopic Entanglement Impact the Future of Teleportation?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers on the implications of recent advancements in macroscopic entanglement for the future of teleportation, particularly in the context of quantum computing and the potential for teleporting macroscopic objects. Participants explore theoretical and conceptual aspects of entanglement and its relevance to teleportation technology.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Debate/contested, Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • One participant highlights a recent achievement of entangling a 2.2 cm cube containing approximately 1 trillion atoms over a distance of 0.5 meters for an hour, suggesting significant progress in the field.
  • Another participant expresses enthusiasm about the topic, referencing ongoing debates regarding the role of quantum computing in the brain and the challenges posed by thermal conditions.
  • A different participant questions the excitement surrounding the published article on macroscopic entanglement, suggesting that its interpretation may be exaggerated and expressing a desire for access to the original publication.
  • One participant raises a concern about whether these advancements bring us closer to the teleportation of macroscopic objects, indicating a desire to explore the practical implications of the research.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express a mix of enthusiasm and skepticism regarding the implications of macroscopic entanglement for teleportation. There is no consensus on the significance of the findings or their potential applications.

Contextual Notes

Some participants express uncertainty about the interpretations of macroscopic entanglement and its relevance to teleportation, indicating a need for further clarification and discussion on the topic.

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Dang, you beat me to it (starting a thread on this). All I have to say is, "WOW".

So I wonder if the defenders (Like Penrose) of quantum computing in the brain will have something to say about this. Till now the counterargument has been that the brain is too hot: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quantum_mind
 
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Have you maybe got the free copy of the article as it was published in PRL?
I found only draft (http://arxiv.org/abs/1006.4344) - published on arXiv a year ago, but as you read it - there is nothing to get excited by, really.
Its interpretation as "macroscopic entanglement" is pretty exaggerated.
 
I hate to beat a dead horse or hijack this thread, but does this move us any closer to teleportation (quantum or otherwise) of macroscopic objects?