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When two quantum objects interact, when does this interaction destroy their superposition and when does this interaction causes them to be entangled and allow the superposition to remain.
You can speak about collapse when you consider model that has something to say about single particle events. And this is domain of interpretations.Trollfaz said:When two quantum objects interact, when does this interaction destroy their superposition and when does this interaction causes them to be entangled and allow the superposition to remain.
Extending a bit on bhobba's analogy with numbers.bhobba said:2. Superposition of what? All quantum object's are in superposition all the time. Its like real numbers. 6= 3+3 so 6 is a supposition of 3 and 3. 6 = 4 + 2 so 6 is a superposition of 4 and 2.
Superposition collapse occurs when a quantum system interacts with its surrounding environment, causing it to lose its quantum properties and become a classical system with a definite state.
Entanglement takes place when two or more quantum particles become correlated in such a way that the state of one particle cannot be described independently from the other, regardless of the distance between them.
Yes, it is possible for superposition collapse and entanglement to occur simultaneously in a quantum system. This can happen when two entangled particles are measured, causing their superposition states to collapse simultaneously.
The timing of superposition collapse and entanglement can be affected by various factors, including the type of quantum system, the strength of the interaction with the environment, and the measurement process.
No, once superposition collapse or entanglement has taken place, it cannot be reversed. The quantum system will remain in its collapsed state or entangled state until it is measured or interacts with its environment again.