Quantum Connection vs Entanglement: What's the Difference?

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The discussion clarifies that "quantum connection" and "quantum entanglement" are not synonymous terms. Quantum entanglement is a well-established concept in quantum mechanics, widely recognized and defined in scientific literature, whereas "quantum connection" appears to be a vague term, possibly a mis-translation or a journalistic invention. The term "quantum connection" lacks substantial academic backing and is not commonly used in the field. Participants recommend focusing on quantum entanglement for accurate understanding and further research.

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TL;DR
quantum connection vs. quantum entanglement
different or the same?
quantum connection vs. quantum entanglement
Do they mean the same?
Are there any differences?
Is the second one more common/newer/more standard than the first one?
Could someone please answer these questions or recommend something to read?
 
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"Quantum connection" seems vague to me. It would have some relation to entanglement but I have no idea with confidence what it is. I would take it as quantum coupling of two qubits and using them as one system for quantum computing. Quantum entanglement is more established term as you can find some explanation in wiki or other sources.
 
louislaolu said:
TL;DR Summary: quantum connection vs. quantum entanglement
different or the same?

quantum connection vs. quantum entanglement
Do they mean the same?
Are there any differences?
Is the second one more common/newer/more standard than the first one?
Could someone please answer these questions or recommend something to read?
Where did you see the term quantum connection?
 
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anuttarasammyak said:
"Quantum connection" seems vague to me. It would have some relation to entanglement but I have no idea with confidence what it is. I would take it as quantum coupling of two qubits and using them as one system for quantum computing. Quantum entanglement is more established term as you can find some explanation in wiki or other sources.
Thanks a lot! Yes, searching Google for Quantum entanglement gives much more hits.
 
louislaolu said:

Transmission of information by quantum entanglement​

http://www.journalnano.org/?p=452 (the paragraph below Fig 3)
This is not a valid source for discussion here. The paragraph below figure 3 is wrong in any case. Journalists aren't physicists!
 
I actually came across 量子联系 (literally translated as quantum connection ) in the Chinese version of the science fiction The Three Body Problem. It was changed into quantum entanglement in the English version. I am trying to figure out the change.
 
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"Quantum connection" is not a widely used term (in fact, it is the first time I've seen it and I've been doing this for quite a while), it sounds either like a journalist trying to be clever with his/her choice of words, or a mis-translation.
"Quantum entanglement" is a widely used, well defined term
 
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f95toli said:
"Quantum connection" is not a widely used term (in fact, it is the first time I've seen it and I've been doing this for quite a while), it sounds either like a journalist trying to be clever with his/her choice of words, or a mis-translation.
"Quantum entanglement" is a widely used, well defined term
Thank you for your reply! It helps me a lot.
 

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