Comments on: Atomic particles 'teleported'

Scientists say complex quantum experiment could lead to faster computers that work like magic.

teleportable particles

My understanding of quantum mechanics (theory) is that "science" can't determine where any particle is at any one moment. As such, how is it able to identify a particle's position such that its "teleportable qualities" can be teleported to another particle, the position of which is unknown. Furthermore, how does one go about "knowing" that the "teleportable qualities" got teleported? Or is this just another "just so story?"

teleportable particles

My understanding of quantum mechanics (theory) is that "science" can't determine where any particle is at any one moment. As such, how is it able to identify a particle's position such that its "teleportable qualities" can be teleported to another particle, the position of which is unknown. Furthermore, how does one go about "knowing" that the "teleportable qualities" got teleported? Or is this just another "just so story?"

[grey_eminence]

Quantum Computer using Atomic Holographic NanoTechnology

http://colossalstorage.net/colossal5j.htm

[grey_eminence]

Quantum Computer using Atomic Holographic NanoTechnology

http://colossalstorage.net/colossal5j.htm

[MarkFlax]

"Gold electrons"?

This article, (and ZDNet's article of the same), quoted that "The NIST experiment works by putting three atoms in a confined area, called a trap, filled with gold electrons and lasers".

Now, I'm no Quantum Mechanics scientist, I'm not even a scientist, but "Gold Electrons"?

What is the difference between electrons from the Gold atom to electrons from any other atom?

As far as I am aware all electrons are the same, whether from Gold, Hydrogen, Carbon, Plutonium, or any other element. This makes me wonder about the validity of the experiment, or the report, but I would be very happy to be corrected.

gold electrons

maybe the author(s) meant that they removed electrons from gold. i agree with your statement as i've been taught that all electrons are equal.

but then, in this day of diversity and tolerance, perhaps all electrons didn't "evolve" equally.

[MarkFlax]

"Gold electrons"?

This article, (and ZDNet's article of the same), quoted that "The NIST experiment works by putting three atoms in a confined area, called a trap, filled with gold electrons and lasers".

Now, I'm no Quantum Mechanics scientist, I'm not even a scientist, but "Gold Electrons"?

What is the difference between electrons from the Gold atom to electrons from any other atom?

As far as I am aware all electrons are the same, whether from Gold, Hydrogen, Carbon, Plutonium, or any other element. This makes me wonder about the validity of the experiment, or the report, but I would be very happy to be corrected.

gold electrons

maybe the author(s) meant that they removed electrons from gold. i agree with your statement as i've been taught that all electrons are equal.

but then, in this day of diversity and tolerance, perhaps all electrons didn't "evolve" equally.

[grey_eminence]

Breakthrough ? World?s First Entangled Atomic Particles

http://www.nrc.org/press/PRshow.html?id=66

[grey_eminence]

Breakthrough ? World?s First Entangled Atomic Particles

http://www.nrc.org/press/PRshow.html?id=66