quantum teleportation

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noun

a hypothetical technique to instantly transfer properties from one quantum system to another without contact, or to transfer a quantum state to an arbitrarily distant location.

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Words nearby quantum teleportation

quantum physics, quantum state, quantum statistics, quantum sufficit, quantum system, quantum teleportation, quantum theory, quantum tunneling, Quantz, Quanzhou, Quao

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He majored in mathematical physics, studying mind-bending theories of quantum mechanics and partial differential equations.
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For that reason, researchers have developed a framework to describe quantum theory in combination with general relativity.
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British Dictionary definitions for quantum teleportation

quantum teleportation

noun

physics a process by which a change in the quantum state of one subatomic particle in an entangled pair occurs instantly in its twin, wherever it may be

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