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Quantum Experiment Reveals Light Exists in Dozens of Dimensions


Published on 2025-02-03 02:22:18 - MSN
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  • A paradox at the heart of quantum physics has been tested in an extraordinary fashion, pushing the boundaries of human intuition beyond breaking point by measuring a pulse of light in 37 dimensions. Led by scientists from the University of Science and Technology of China,

The article from MSN discusses a groundbreaking quantum experiment conducted by researchers at the University of Ottawa, which suggests that light can exist in multiple dimensions, far beyond the three spatial dimensions we are familiar with. This experiment utilized quantum entanglement, a phenomenon where particles become interconnected such that the state of one instantly influences the state of another, regardless of the distance separating them. The study involved manipulating pairs of photons to explore their behavior in higher-dimensional spaces. By doing so, the researchers demonstrated that light could theoretically exist in up to 35 dimensions. This finding not only challenges our conventional understanding of physics but also has potential implications for quantum computing, secure communications, and could lead to new ways of processing information, potentially revolutionizing technology and our understanding of the universe.

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