Entangled Particles Communicate Faster than Light
Entanglement is a confusing aspect of quantum mechanics. It allows for intriguing properties. Entanglement means that particles are able to communicate over vast distances at an instant, violating the speed of light. However, entangled particles don’t share information between them.
In quantum mechanics, a particle isn’t a firm, precise point; it’s more of a fuzzy cloud of possibilities. The possibilities describe where the particles are located. Until a measurement is formed, the particle remains unknown. The fuzzy possibilities are called quantum states.
Sometimes it is feasible to connect to particles in a quantum way, so that one equation describes both sets of possibilities at the same time. When this occurs, it is known that these particles are entangled.
When two particles share a quantum state, the measurements of one can give information about the other state. Quantum spin is a property of subatomic particles. Particles like electrons can have two spin states, either up or down. When two electrons are entangled, the spins are in harmony. Entanglement can also be created so that spins are opposing.
If the first particle is measured, the spin may be pointing up. Since the particles are perfectly arranged in this entangled, quantum state, the second particle must point down. What if the second particle is across the room or the other side of the galaxy?
Using quantum theory, as soon as one particle chooses a direction, the matching particle knows what spin to use. In effect, the particle's communication is faster than light.
The process of entanglement happens instantly. The revealing of the information about the two particles does not. It is dependent on not faster than light communication methods back to the scientist.

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