Best lecture so far on what Entanglement is in Quantum Physics

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8 Jan 202422:05
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TLDRAlbert Einstein disagreed with Niels Bohr on quantum entanglement. Einstein believed quantum mechanics was incomplete because entangled particles had no definite properties, only correlational ones. Bohr insisted entanglement was a fundamental aspect of reality. Einstein devised thought experiments like the EPR paradox to show quantum mechanics' incompleteness. But entanglement is generic, spreading rapidly between interacting particles. To simulate it classically requires instant communication between parts, implying quantum non-locality. Though information can't be transmitted faster than light using entanglement, its existence disturbed Einstein's notion of physical reality.

Takeaways
  • ๐Ÿ˜ฏ Einstein was bothered that quantum mechanics provides complete information about a composite system but no information about its individual parts
  • ๐Ÿ˜€ Entanglement is a phenomenon where measuring one part of a quantum system reveals information about another part, even if widely separated
  • ๐Ÿค” Einstein and Bohr debated entanglement and quantum mechanics for over 20 years
  • ๐Ÿ’ก Einstein's 1935 EPR paper argued quantum mechanics is incomplete because it lacks "elements of physical reality"
  • ๐Ÿ“ˆ Entanglement tends to spread quickly among quantum systems that interact, like an infectious disease
  • ๐Ÿ”ฌ Measuring one half of an entangled quantum system reveals information about the other half
  • ๐Ÿ˜ฎ To simulate entanglement classically requires instantaneous communication between parts using wires
  • ๐Ÿ˜  Bohr didn't seem to fully understand entanglement but essentially told Einstein to take an aspirin and not worry about it
  • โš›๏ธ In an entangled state of two spins, measuring them along the same axis always gives opposite results +/- 1
  • ๐Ÿ”Ž Entanglement can occur between properties of separated regions of space, not just between particles
Q & A
  • What was the famous debate between Einstein and Bohr about?

    -The famous debate between Einstein and Bohr was about quantum mechanics. Specifically, it reached its climax over the concept of quantum entanglement.

  • Why did the concept of entanglement disturb Einstein?

    -The concept disturbed Einstein because in a maximally entangled state, you can have complete information about a composite quantum system yet have absolutely no information about its individual parts. This lack of knowledge about the parts bothered Einstein.

  • Can you simulate a single quantum spin on a classical computer?

    -Yes, you can simulate a single quantum spin on a classical computer using a random number generator to produce the random measurement outcomes and a memory to record the spin state.

  • What is needed to simulate two entangled spins on separate classical computers?

    -To simulate two entangled spins on separate classical computers, you need a central processor connected by wires to the two computers to coordinate the simulation. This is to mimic the non-local correlations between entangled spins.

  • Does simulating quantum entanglement allow faster-than-light communication?

    -No, even though the simulation uses instantaneous classical communication, you cannot actually send usable messages faster than light. The no-communication theorem still holds.

  • How common is quantum entanglement?

    -Quantum entanglement is extremely common and tends to spread quickly. Even a small amount of interaction causes a large system to become highly entangled.

  • Can regions of space be entangled?

    -Yes, it also makes sense to talk about entanglement between regions of space, not just between particles. You can have entangled states describing correlations between empty regions.

  • What were the two papers Einstein wrote in 1935 about?

    -The two papers were on completely different topics. One was with Rosen on what became known as the Einstein-Rosen bridge (a precursor to ideas about wormholes). The other was with Podolsky and Rosen and introduced the famous EPR paradox about entanglement.

  • Did Bohr ever truly understand quantum entanglement?

    -No, most assessments are that Bohr never fully understood entanglement, despite winning the debate with Einstein. He failed to fully grasp the conceptual implications Einstein was concerned about.

  • Why can't you simulate a maximally entangled state with separate classical systems?

    -You can't simulate maximal entanglement with fully separate classical systems because the correlations between entangled quantum systems are non-local. Classical systems would need to be connected to reproduce these correlations.

Outlines
00:00
๐Ÿ˜ƒ Einstein's Debate Over Quantum Mechanics

This paragraph introduces Einstein's famous 20-year debate with Bohr over quantum mechanics. It focuses on their disagreement over entanglement, with Bohr deemed the winner but Einstein having the deeper understanding. Einstein was disturbed by entanglement and wrote two influential quantum mechanics papers in 1935 on seemingly unrelated topics.

05:00
๐Ÿ˜Š Measuring Spin in Quantum Mechanics

This paragraph provides a quick lesson on measuring spin in quantum mechanics. It explains how spin is a vector that can be measured along different axes, and that the measurement apparatus will always yield +1 or -1. It also notes that for any spin state, there is a polarization direction that will always yield +1 when measured.

10:02
๐Ÿ˜ Simulating a Single Spin System

This paragraph asks if a single spin quantum system can be simulated on a classical computer. It states this just requires a random number generator, memory for the spin state, and mimicking the measurement. So a single spin can be easily simulated classically.

15:03
๐Ÿค” Simulating Two Entangled Spins

This paragraph moves to considering two entangled spins. It explains entangled states like the example provided. For entangled states, individual spin measurements are random but there are strange correlations. It states that simulating entanglement classically requires wires connecting the spins to coordinate their values.

20:04
๐Ÿ˜ฎ Entanglement Spreads Easily

This paragraph explains that entanglement spreads readily through interactions. It gives the example of a box of initially unentangled spins becoming massively entangled through even minor interactions over a short time. It notes entanglement is generic and we are entangled with even distant systems.

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Keywords
๐Ÿ’กQuantum Mechanics
Quantum mechanics is a fundamental theory in physics that describes the behavior of matter and energy at the subatomic level. It involves concepts like wave-particle duality, superposition, and entanglement. In the video, quantum mechanics is discussed in the context of spins, polarization vectors, measuring spin components, and how spins can be entangled.
๐Ÿ’กEntanglement
Quantum entanglement refers to a phenomenon where quantum particles can exhibit correlated properties, even when separated by large distances. The video provides an example with two entangled spins - measuring one spin randomly gives a +/- 1, but measuring both spins in the same direction will show they are perfectly anti-correlated.
๐Ÿ’กEPR Paradox
The EPR paradox refers to a thought experiment proposed by Einstein, Podolsky, and Rosen in 1935. It involves considering two entangled particles - the paradox is that by measuring one particle, you can know the state of the other instantly, which seems to allow faster-than-light information transfer.
๐Ÿ’กNon-locality
Quantum non-locality means entangled particles can have instantaneous correlations across large distances. This is how quantum systems can be simulated using classical computers - by sending signals between distant components faster than light could travel. True quantum systems have these non-local correlations built in.
๐Ÿ’กPolarization Vector
A polarization vector specifies the quantum state of a spin by indicating the axis it tends to orient along. Measuring the spin along its polarization vector always gives +1. The video explains how entangled spins have no well-defined individual polarization, but are anti-correlated.
๐Ÿ’กProduct State
A product state refers to a simple quantum system that has no entanglement between its components. The video gives an example of two independent spins, where the overall system state is just the product of the individual spin states.
๐Ÿ’กMaximally Entangled
A maximally entangled quantum state is one exhibiting the maximum possible quantum correlations between components. The video explains how a system of many particles often becomes approximately maximally entangled through even simple interactions.
๐Ÿ’กSimulation
The process of using a classical computer to mimic the behavior of a quantum system is called simulation. The video discusses what is needed to simulate single and entangled quantum particles using classical computing resources.
๐Ÿ’กElements of Physical Reality
This phrase was used by EPR to refer to properties of quantum systems that should exist independent of measurement. Einstein was bothered that entangled particles seem to have no elements of physical reality individually.
๐Ÿ’กNon-Disturbance
In classical physics, you can measure a system without disturbing it. Quantum mechanics is fundamentally disturbing - the act of measurement irrevocably alters a system. Einstein hoped there were still undisturbed elements of reality.
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