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“However far apart we pull two entagled particles, they remain 'connected' through their common wavelength function. Their fates remain intertwined until a measurement is made on one of them, collapsing their common wavelength function.” quote by Jim Al-Khalili
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“However far apart we pull two entagled particles, they remain 'connected' through their common wavelength function. Their fates remain intertwined until a measurement is made on one of them, collapsing their common wavelength function.”

Jim Al-Khalili

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Entangled particles stay linked via a shared wavefunction until a measurement collapses it, keeping their fates intertwined.

In simple terms: Quantum entanglement persists until observed.

Key Takeaway

Explore quantum connections responsibly.

Themes

physics quantum mechanics entanglement

Mood

curious inquisitive

Type

scientific educational

When to use this quote

  • research labs
  • educational demonstrations

Key Concepts

wavefunction collapse non‑locality

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does observation affect reality?
  • What are practical uses of entanglement?
A Different Perspective

Interpretations of measurement remain debated.

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