Quantum Effects Brought to Light

In summary, the conversation discusses the concept of quantum effects and how they were brought to light in a 2011 article. The individual is questioning why Bell's inequality would not be violated if the entanglement was broken before amplification. They mention that the results are the same before and after amplification, but there is a difference in knowing the result before or after amplification. They then come to the realization that this is due to their own misunderstanding.
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"Quantum Effects Brought to Light"

Have had this article for a while now - http://www.nature.com/news/2011/110428/full/news.2011.252.html - but I was wondering why you wouldn't expect Bell's inequality to be violated had the entanglement been broken before amplification. The results, prior to amplification, and when we see which polarisation the field of photons are in, are the same - so what is different about knowing the result before amplification and after, where after amplification you wouldn't expect the inequality to be violated.
 
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Stupid boy has realized why this is so, after much thinking. Man, I can be an idiot sometimes.
 

Related to Quantum Effects Brought to Light

1. What are quantum effects?

Quantum effects refer to the phenomena that occur at the quantum level, which is the smallest scale of energy and matter. These effects are governed by the laws of quantum mechanics, which describe the behavior of particles at the atomic and subatomic level.

2. How are quantum effects brought to light?

Quantum effects are brought to light through experiments and observations in the field of quantum physics. These experiments often involve isolating and manipulating particles at the quantum level to observe their unique behaviors and properties.

3. What are some examples of quantum effects?

Some examples of quantum effects include superposition, entanglement, and quantum tunneling. Superposition is when a particle can exist in multiple states simultaneously, entanglement is when two particles become connected and can affect each other's behavior, and quantum tunneling is when a particle can pass through a barrier that it would not be able to overcome based on classical physics laws.

4. What is the significance of quantum effects?

Quantum effects play a crucial role in our understanding of the fundamental laws of nature and have led to groundbreaking technologies such as transistors and lasers. They also have the potential to revolutionize fields such as computing, communication, and energy production.

5. How are quantum effects relevant to everyday life?

While quantum effects may seem abstract and only applicable at the microscopic level, they have a significant impact on our daily lives. For example, many electronic devices such as smartphones and computers rely on quantum effects to function. Additionally, our understanding of quantum mechanics has led to advancements in medical imaging and drug development.

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