Proof of Bell's theorem | Summary and Q&A

TL;DR

Bell's theorem proves that entangled particles communicate faster than light, challenging local theories.

Key Insights

• 🙂 Bell's theorem demonstrates that entangled particles can communicate faster than light, challenging the principles of local theories.
• 🛀 The experiment with entangled spins shows that there is an equal chance of Alice and Bob having the same or different colors.
• ❓ Local theories cannot explain the observed results of the experiment, indicating a limitation in their ability to explain phenomena like spin.
• 🏛️ Spin is a complex phenomena that does not fit into classical properties of matter.
• 🦾 Entangled particles defy classical notions of locality and require a different framework, such as quantum mechanics.
• ❓ Bell's theorem showcases the limitations of local theories in explaining quantum phenomena.
• 🚱 The experiment with entangled spins provides evidence for the existence of non-local correlations between entangled particles.

Transcript

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Questions & Answers

Q: What is Bell's theorem and what does it aim to prove?

Bell's theorem is a proof that challenges local theories by demonstrating that entangled particles communicate faster than light. It aims to show that local theories cannot explain spin.

Q: How does the experiment with entangled spins work?

The experiment involves entangled particles, A and B, being sent to separate machines, Alice and Bob. They can measure spin in different axes, and the experiment is repeated many times to determine the fraction of time their colors are different.

Q: What is the result of the experiment with entangled spins?

The result shows that, on average, there is a 50% chance that Alice and Bob will have the same color and a 50% chance that their colors will be different.

Q: Why can't local theories explain the result of the experiment?

Local theories assume that nothing can act faster than light, but the experiment implies that the particles had decided their spins beforehand. This contradicts the principles of local theories.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Bell's theorem aims to prove that local theories, where nothing acts faster than light, cannot explain spin.

• An experiment with entangled spins shows that the fraction of time different colors are observed is exactly half.

• A local theory cannot explain this result as it requires particles to decide their spins while in contact.