Is Energy the Glue of Entanglement?

In summary, entanglement is a phenomenon in quantum mechanics where particles become connected in a way that their states are dependent on each other, regardless of distance. Energy is essential in the entanglement process as it allows particles to interact and exchange information. Entanglement has practical applications in quantum computing, cryptography, and teleportation. It is a proven concept through experiments and observations in quantum mechanics and is considered one of the most intriguing aspects of the field.
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Is Energy the "Glue" of Entanglement?

Forgetting the case where one particle becomes 2 particles, can entanglement between two, originally independent, particles occur without some kind of energy exchange between them? Is energy the "glue" of entanglement?
 
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johnnyfiber said:
QET?

These relations help us to gain a
profound understanding of entanglement itself as a physical resource
by relating entanglement to energy as an evident physical resource.

http://arxiv.org/PS_cache/arxiv/pdf/1002/1002.0200v2.pdf

can you summarize that paper to answer the question?
i do not directly find the answer in the paper
 

1. What is entanglement?

Entanglement is a phenomenon in quantum mechanics where two or more particles become connected in such a way that the quantum state of one particle cannot be fully described without considering the state of the other particle(s). This means that measuring the state of one particle will instantaneously affect the state of the other particle, regardless of the distance between them.

2. How is energy related to entanglement?

Energy is the glue of entanglement because it is the driving force behind the entanglement process. In order for particles to become entangled, they must interact and exchange energy. This energy exchange is what creates the entanglement and allows the particles to remain connected, even when separated by large distances.

3. Can entanglement occur without energy?

No, entanglement cannot occur without energy. As mentioned before, energy is a crucial component of the entanglement process. Without energy, particles cannot interact and exchange information, which is necessary for entanglement to occur.

4. How is entanglement useful?

Entanglement has many practical applications in fields such as quantum computing, cryptography, and teleportation. In quantum computing, entanglement allows for the creation of qubits, the basic unit of quantum information, which can be used to perform calculations much faster than classical computers. In cryptography, entanglement can be used to ensure secure communication between two parties. And in teleportation, entanglement allows for the transfer of quantum information between two distant locations without physically traveling through the space in between.

5. Is entanglement a proven concept?

Yes, entanglement has been proven through numerous experiments and observations in quantum mechanics. It is a well-established phenomenon that has been studied and demonstrated by many scientists. In fact, entanglement has been deemed one of the most mysterious and fascinating aspects of quantum mechanics.

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