Can Electron Teleportation Occur in Small Time Intervals?

In summary, the conversation discusses the possibility of measuring the location of an electron in an atom twice in quick succession and causing the collapse of the wave-function twice, resulting in the electron being in a different location. It is also questioned whether the electron could overcome a distance faster than the speed of light in this scenario. It is determined that the second measurement will still show the electron in its original location and that measuring the momentum between the position measurements could result in the electron being in a different location.
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Juraj
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If we measure the location of an electron in atom once and then again instantly, we would cause the collapse of the wave-function twice in some time interval and the object has a probability of being in a distanced location in regard to the location of previous measure (for example, we measure the position of electron once and it is in location A, and then instantly we measure it again and the electron is in location B, which is at distance x from A).

So, suppose we measure the location of electrons quickly enough (in small time intervals), is there a possibility that the electron will overcome the distance of x faster than the speed of light - simultaneously?
 
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Juraj said:
If we measure the location of an electron in atom once and then again instantly, we would cause the collapse of the wave-function twice in some time interval and the object has a probability of being in a distanced location in regard to the location of previous measure (for example, we measure the position of electron once and it is in location A, and then instantly we measure it again and the electron is in location B, which is at distance x from A).

No, the 2nd measurement will show that the electron is still in location A.
 
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What if you measure the momentum between the position measurements?
 
  • #4
Khashishi said:
What if you measure the momentum between the position measurements?
Then the system could be at location B at the 2nd position measurement.
 

Related to Can Electron Teleportation Occur in Small Time Intervals?

1. How does teleportation of particles work?

Teleportation of particles is a phenomenon that involves the instant transfer of a particle's information from one location to another without physically moving the particle itself. This is achieved through a process called quantum entanglement, where two particles become connected and share a state, allowing information to be transferred between them instantaneously.

2. Can any type of particle be teleported?

Currently, only small particles such as photons have been successfully teleported. This is because the process requires precise control and measurement of the particles, which becomes more difficult with larger particles. However, advancements in technology and research may eventually allow for the teleportation of larger particles.

3. Is teleportation of particles the same as teleportation of objects?

No, teleportation of particles and teleportation of objects are two different concepts. Teleportation of objects involves physically moving an object from one location to another, while teleportation of particles involves transferring the information of a particle to another location without physically moving it.

4. What are the potential applications of teleportation of particles?

Teleportation of particles has potential applications in quantum computing, secure communication, and quantum teleportation networks. It could also potentially be used for remote sensing and teleportation of information in space.

5. Is teleportation of particles currently possible?

Yes, scientists have successfully teleported particles over short distances in laboratory settings. However, the process is still in its early stages and there are many challenges to overcome before it can be used on a larger scale. Additionally, ethical and philosophical considerations surrounding teleportation still need to be addressed.

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