Will Teleportation Ever Be Possible?
Whenever and wherever you see a novel or a film containing teleportation; it is safe to say that it is fiction. Never would you think that someone teleporting to another city is real. I must say though, Science has come a long way in such a short space of time; so will teleportation ever become reality? – is a good question to ask.
Teleportation
The idea of teleportation is to change a physical object into a signal and transmit this signal to somewhere else where it is then reassembled. This has already been done…kind of. By altering this definition by a small amount we have been able to teleport, yes.
Teleportation in REAL LIFE
In fact, this altered definition of teleportation has recently allowed for scientists in China to teleport a photon from Earth into Space. Although a photon is not a physical object, it’s a start, and could revolutionise all sorts of things which I will discuss later on. First, we must dive back into the realm of Quantum Physics to understand how this teleportation actually worked.
The Alien World of Quantum Physics
It doesn’t sound nice, I know, but I will make this as understandable as I can for anyone that is reading. The problem with Quantum Physics, is that it defies logic. They say that if you believe that you understand Quantum Physics, then you don’t understand it at all. The more you learn about it; the more it confuses you. Quantum Entanglement is certainly not an exception.
Quantum Entanglement
Having said how crazy quantum can get; quantum entanglement is when you have two particles that are physically separated from each other - yet they still have some sort of connection between them. This connection allows them to influence each other instantaneously - on any scale you want. Imagine you are here on Earth; and on the other side of the Universe you have a person who is ‘entangled’ to you - If you clap, the person on the other side of the Universe also claps… instantaneously.
Sounds completely alien right? Surprisingly, it has been proven with quantum particles over and over again. This is incredibly shocking as on a large scale of distance, this passage of information would break the fastest possible speed in the Universe – the speed of light, which defies the laws of Physics. So how does this relate to how the scientists teleported a photon 300 miles, from Earth into Space?
Quantum Entanglement and Teleportation relation
This teleportation that the Scientists did was not quite the disappearing of something that reappears elsewhere, magically - but the production of an exact copy of that something with its information, by the means of quantum entanglement. Let me explain.
Imagine looking into a mirror. If you wave your hand at it, your reflection waves back. In quantum entanglement terms; you are entangled with your reflection (‘entangled’ means you are connected in a “spooky” way no one knows of yet) – so by altering your information (by waving), due to this entanglement, your reflection alters theirs instantly – producing an exact copy of your wave, so your reflection waves back at you. As a result, your waving hand is teleported to your reflection. Still don’t get it? This very short video will definitely help you out.
This is how the photon was teleported into Space by the scientists. Mind bending, right? That’s the Quantum world for you.
Will teleportation on a large physical scale ever occur?
With the technology we have now, probably not. By using quantum entanglement - teleportation has been done with atoms, but not with anything bigger. It becomes too complex as you can imagine but by no means am I saying it is impossible – it could be done.
What can this quantum teleportation help us with then?
If we can’t teleport a McDonalds directly to our beds, what’s the point of this so called ‘achievement’ – why is it a breakthrough? Turns out, this form of teleportation has a huge impact – especially in the world of computers. If data was teleported from computer to computer using quantum entanglement, it would be IMPOSSIBLE to hack that signal since it is nowhere in between the two computers, at all.
This is a significant step into developing a quantum internet, which is an internet that is impossible to hack, an internet which transmits data instantly across the world. An internet where downloading and uploading speeds do not become a problem anymore. No more kicking your internet router – bid farewell to lag.
The innovation that is to happen in the future is very uncertain, and we are at the brink of doing amazing things we never thought of doing. Here’s to the future.
If you have any questions, leave them below and until next time, take care.
~ Mystifact
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all signs point to yes.
who knows about that?
Science always growing and evolving by the time.
Maybe in the next 10-20 years there will be a technology for that.
10-20 years ago mobile phones were black and white so I totally agree with you! Who knows what can be done in the next 20 years if we've advanced that much in such short time. Thanks for your comment :)
This is not possible... All who says physical objects can be teleported is lie...
My perspective on how quantum teleportation (entanglement) works and how this is a stepping stone to future non-linear technologies.
Basicly its an idea within linear thinking to get from one place to another place but the idea how teleportation works is when you are able to measure the frequency of one particular place and accuratly understand that every space has a variable location and equation to itself, then you can begin mapping and reproducing that sound in a intensified way
Allow me to share an example to make it clearer to understand.
So lets say 1 Person is at Position A Resonating on that spot at 14562hz
In order to move from Point A to Point B which is at a frequency of 14572hz
You need to begin bombarding Point A with the Point B Frequency and you will find that point A will instantly relocate itself because it has been recreated in the Frequency of Point B.
But if we look at Teleportation that just means that each space has a equation a pitch to it. So that means as we move we actually are entering different pitches or frequencies all the time. Every movement means you teleport.
This also instantly confirms Multiverse Theory beyond the shadow of a doubt.
Because without Multiverse theory there cannot be movement or progression.
As far as when teleportation will be possible I would say by 2030 there will be absolute talks and technologies coming forward.
China has succesfuly teleported small and large objects already so it really is just a matter of time.
I love your post great job! :)
And this is why I love Steemit -- fascinating theories that help us think outside the box.
Please post more regarding teleportation! I'll upvote and resteem whatever you write relative to this topic. Cheers.
Can't believe that you write such insightful comments and then I check your profile and see chicken nuggets recipes haha. You should write articles about your theories.
Im kinda secretly in love with space and technology 😍 :) and yes i like to write about food aswell but technology and photography is a real passion of mine:)
But i will take your idea in mind :) been really busy as of late so i hope to make some nice post tomorrow :)
Ok. I like your opinion + theory; while it may work for simple systems - if you were to teleport a human, that human in that particular location would resonate at different frequencies and you would have too much of a mixture to be able to do it in one go.
Besides I have never heard about resonating frequencies causing teleportation, care to send any links so I can have a read?
Thank you for your nice comment nevertheless :)
I'm not sure we can ever teleport without destroying the original version only to recreate an exact copy on the other side, but is that the same, or is the new item just a copy?
That is one of the philosophical/ ethical issues that are raised when people talk about teleportation. I only delivered the Science!
If you want my opinion, I don't really think it matters so long as it works :)
Upvoted and RESTEEMED :)
Thank you!
Upvoted for the yunk of it
So the rumor is true!
There are no rumors in the yunk community. Only facts :) resteemed too
Why thank you very much! Much appreciated.
very interesting read, thanks
This was so well put together and easy for any old noob like me to read. So thanks for that :) I know it will never happen in my lifetime, but how freaking cool would it be?? Oh, wanna go to Japan after work? Just teleport. A weekend in Australia, ok let's teleport. Gah!! I wish I would be alive to see it and live it. So cool. 😎😎😎
I think it could happen in the next 50 years!
I may still be alive then!! Wouldn't that be great :) if were both alive we should teleport somewhere cool and high-five each other.
I second that! Thank you for your comments, much appreciated my friend :)
Sure thing friend! Catch ya on ~the flip side~
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Yes! Someone who writes about the weird stuff that I like so much in simple terms haha, thank you! Been interested in Quantum Physics for quite a while now and it boggles my mind (as it should I guess) as to how crazy it is and the potential implications all of that has. I also think you are right in your assumption (as you wrote in the comments) that we might get teleportation in the next 50 years. Technology is progressing fairly fast still so one can only cross his fingers and hope for the best I guess.
Thank you for your kind words. Thinking too much about quantum can start giving you headaches, not going to lie to you. But yes, in 50 years who knows where we will be!