Quantum entangled-photon Chinese satellite.

[Mirimir]

On 08/06/2016 01:09 AM, Zenaan Harkness wrote:

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> I consider that the wave function of the photon, although centred at the
> "geometric center" of the photon, is in fact continuous, and for all
> intents and purposes, affecting one point of the wave (say 40,000 km
> away), affects the photon at the other end of that wave.

Well, it's actually the electrons that are entangled. The photons are
just messengers. But yes, that's how I understand it. Wave functions
collapse faster than light speed.

> Next question, can they truly isolate the two entangled photonic wave
> parts? (Not sure if the question makes sense.)

There is no "isolate" in this model ;)