links particles across vast distances, defying classical physics. It challenges our understanding of reality and causality, sparking debates about the completeness of quantum mechanics and the nature of information transfer.
The and Bell's theorem address this mystery. provides a way to test local against quantum mechanics, with experiments consistently supporting quantum predictions and .
Quantum Entanglement and EPR Paradox
Quantum entanglement concept
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Non-classical correlation between two or more quantum systems links particles across vast distances
Systems remain correlated regardless of spatial separation defies classical intuition
Measurement on one particle instantly affects the other creates "" (Einstein's phrase)
Cannot be explained by classical physics challenges conventional understanding of causality
Challenges suggests reality is not entirely local or deterministic
Suggests non-local interactions contradicts classical notions of information transfer
Questions the completeness of quantum mechanics sparks ongoing debates in foundations of physics
EPR paradox and Bell's theorem
(EPR) thought experiment proposed in 1935 challenged quantum mechanics' completeness
Two particles in an exhibit perfect in certain measurements
Measurement of one particle's property instantaneously determines the other particle's property
Assumption of local realism conflicts with quantum mechanical predictions
Incompatibility with quantum mechanical predictions led to the "EPR paradox"
Motivated to mathematically address the paradox in 1964
Led to formulation of Bell's inequality provided testable criterion for local hidden variable theories
Bell's Theorem and Experimental Tests
Bell's inequality derivation
Mathematical expression: ∣E(a,b)−E(a,c)∣≤1+E(b,c) quantifies correlations between measurements
E(x,y) represents correlation between measurements at detector settings x and y
Locality assumption no faster-than-light communication between particles
Realism assumption physical properties exist prior to measurement
Provides testable prediction for local hidden variable theories sets upper bound on correlations
Quantum mechanics predicts violation of the inequality in certain entangled states
Rules out local hidden variable theories if experimentally violated
Supports non-local nature of quantum mechanics challenges classical notions of reality
Experimental tests of Bell's theorem
(1982) first convincing demonstration of Bell inequality violation
(1998) improved precision and closed some experimental loopholes
(2015) achieved first loophole-free Bell test
Generation of entangled particle pairs typically uses in nonlinear crystals
Spatially separated detectors ensure no classical communication between measurement events
Random measurement settings prevent any pre-existing agreement between particles
Consistent violation of Bell's inequality observed in numerous experiments
Agreement with quantum mechanical predictions supports entanglement and non-locality