Physicists entangle 15 trillion hot atoms

[Tom.G]

Condensed, simplified version::
https://www.livescience.com/physicists-entangle-15-trillion-hot-atoms.html

Physicists set a new record by linking together a hot soup of 15 trillion atoms in a bizarre phenomenon called quantum entanglement. The finding could be a major breakthrough for creating more accurate sensors to detect ripples in space-time called gravitational waves or even the elusive dark matter thought to pervade the universe.

The link at the end of the article does not always work, here is one that does.
The research article:
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-020-15899-1

Cheers,
Tom

 

[eljose79]

Dear Tom,

Thank you for sharing this exciting article about physicists successfully entangling 15 trillion hot atoms. This is a remarkable achievement that could have significant implications for our understanding of the universe.

Quantum entanglement is a phenomenon where two or more particles become connected in such a way that the state of one particle affects the state of the other, even when they are separated by large distances. This is a key concept in quantum mechanics and has been studied extensively by physicists for decades.

In this particular study, the researchers were able to entangle a large number of atoms at a high temperature, which is a significant challenge in the field of quantum entanglement. This breakthrough could lead to the development of more accurate sensors for detecting gravitational waves, which are ripples in space-time caused by massive objects such as black holes. It could also potentially help in the search for dark matter, a mysterious substance that is thought to make up a large portion of the universe.

I appreciate you also sharing the link to the research article in Nature, which provides more detailed information about the study. This is an important step forward in the field of quantum entanglement and I look forward to seeing further advancements in this area of research.