Quantum entanglement phenomenon

[federete]

Hi there,

Question from a biologist with very poor background in physics, but willing to understand quantum physics. I think quantum entanglement shocks everyone, even if it has been proven right. I would love to know if there is any hypothesis or crazy theory out there to explain why or how this phenomenon actually happens. Thanks!

 

[DrChinese]

I think quantum entanglement shocks everyone, even if it has been proven right. I would love to know if there is any hypothesis or crazy theory out there to explain why or how this phenomenon actually happens. Thanks!

I guess "shocking" is in the eye of the beholder.

Generally, quantum entanglement is predicted by standard quantum theory. It was predicted to exist in the early 1930's, even before EPR. Bohm presented a more detailed version of spin 1/2 entanglement circa 1950.

What is not known is the underlying "physical" mechanism by which a separated system is able to stay in sync. A variety of so-called "interpretations" of quantum mechanics attempts to explain that side of things. There is currently no way to experimentally distinguish one from the other.

 

[Greg Bernhardt]

Start here and open threads for more specific questions you have
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quantum_entanglement