Why does quantum entanglement work?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers on the question of what causes quantum entanglement to occur, exploring various interpretations and hypotheses related to this phenomenon. Participants express their understanding of entangled systems and seek to identify underlying mechanisms or principles that might explain their behavior.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Debate/contested, Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express uncertainty about the cause of entanglement, suggesting that no one knows the answer with certainty.
  • One participant introduces the idea of "3Cs" (conservation, covariance, correlation) as potential factors related to entanglement.
  • Another participant proposes a metaphorical explanation, likening entangled particles to intertwined gears, suggesting a relationship between their states.
  • A different viewpoint suggests that from the perspective of entangled particles, the concept of space may not apply, implying a unique relationship between them.
  • One participant emphasizes the need for a baseline to discuss causation, specifically comparing polarization entangled photons with those in a product state, attributing coherence and phase relationships as relevant factors.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the cause of quantum entanglement, with multiple competing views and interpretations presented throughout the discussion.

Contextual Notes

Participants' claims rely on various assumptions about the nature of entanglement and the definitions of terms like coherence and correlation, which are not fully resolved in the discussion.

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I understand how entangled systems behave [Roughly], but what causes them to do so?
 
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I think it is safe to say that nobody knows the answer with certainty.
 
Demystifier said:
I think it is safe to say that nobody knows the answer with certainty.

Certainty less than hbar. :biggrin:
 
kakarot1905 said:
I understand how entangled systems behave [Roughly], but what causes them to do so?

3Cs:
conservation, covariance, correlation
 
because 1√-1. (positive spinlet up= negative spinlet down) therefore, everything becomes intertwined. kind of like gears.
 
kakarot1905 said:
I understand how entangled systems behave [Roughly], but what causes them to do so?

maybe from the point of view of the entangled particles.. there is no space?
 
kakarot1905 said:
I understand how entangled systems behave [Roughly], but what causes them to do so?
Compared to what? You have to have baseline to speak about cause.
Say if we take polarization entangled photons and compare them with photon pairs in product state then the cause is coherence and right phase between different polarization modes for interference to happen.
 

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