Quantum entanglement phenomenon

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Quantum entanglement is a phenomenon predicted by standard quantum theory, first established in the early 1930s and further detailed by David Bohm in the 1950s regarding spin 1/2 entanglement. The core mystery lies in the unknown physical mechanism that allows separated systems to remain synchronized. Various interpretations of quantum mechanics exist to explain this synchronization, but none can be experimentally distinguished from one another. For foundational knowledge, refer to the Wikipedia page on quantum entanglement.

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  • Knowledge of David Bohm's contributions to quantum theory
  • Awareness of different interpretations of quantum mechanics
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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!
 
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federete said:
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!

:welcome:

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

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.
 
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