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Quantum entanglement experiment. Quantum physicist Robert Ursin in a tunnel under the River Danube during a quantum entanglement experiment. Entanglement is a property of a pair of particles in which a change to one has an instantaneous effect on the other, no matter how far apart they are. Researchers at Vienna University, Austria, split an entangled photon pair, and sent each photon to a different receiver. They travelled down one of the wires at left. Entanglement was confirmed by the detectors. It is hoped that this entanglement will find uses in cryptography, quantum computing and satellite communications. The team repeated the test with photons in air
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In this photo print, we witness quantum physicist Robert Ursin immersed in a groundbreaking experiment on quantum entanglement. Located deep beneath the majestic River Danube, Ursin finds himself within a tunnel that serves as the backdrop for this scientific marvel. Quantum entanglement, an extraordinary property of paired particles, reveals its enigmatic nature through instantaneous effects between them regardless of distance. At Vienna University in Austria, researchers embarked on a mission to split an entangled photon pair and direct each photon towards separate receivers. As depicted by the wires stretching across the left side of the image, these photons traveled along their designated paths under Ursin's watchful eye. The detectors positioned strategically throughout the tunnel confirmed successful entanglement between these ethereal particles. The implications are profound; cryptography, quantum computing, and satellite communications stand to benefit from harnessing this phenomenon. With air serving as another medium for their experiments beyond cables alone, this team led by Ursin has pushed boundaries previously unexplored in physics. Their dedication to unraveling the mysteries of teleportation and mechanics is evident as they venture into subterranean realms beneath one of Europe's most iconic rivers. This awe-inspiring photograph captures not only a moment frozen in time but also represents humanity's relentless pursuit of knowledge and understanding at its most fundamental level – where science meets wonder.
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