transportation/ teleportation

[clouha]

it is true that scientists have managed to teleport an atom from one place to another? If this is true will they be able to soon teleport other matter and then finally people?

[bernardo]

Not an atom, but a photon. It's to do with wave-particle duality. One single photon went through two slits at the same time and formed an interference pattern with itself. When they twizzled one of it, the other one of the same thing instantaneously (i.e. not just at the speed of light) twizzled itself to compensate, thereby revealing that it was the same one.

[Mortartube]

How do they know it twizzled itself instantaneously? I assume that it was measured using electronic equipment and electricity travels at or near to the speed of light (I've heard arguments for both speeds), but not faster. Surely ther would be delays in the measuring equipment.

[verbiphobe]

For a discussion of quantum teleportation see "The Fabric of the Comos", by Brian Greene, Borzoi Books, 2004. The subject is far too complex to explain in a few sentences, as both Bernado and Mortartube(?) have demonstrated.

[MrsCheeks]

They have done that quite a few years ago, and do think that transporting simple matter will be possible. When it comes to complex matter such as animals or humans that will never be possible . If you ever saw The Fly (Jeff Goldblum) when they teleport a dog and get it wrong you will know why it is impossible .... poor thing was inside out when it arrived at the other end! There is too much complex matter to be rearranged for a start, although not impossible, BUT it is the fact that this is living matter. Once it is disassembled to transport you are basically dead! So in one respect Sci-Fi is on the right tracks with teleporting solid matter, but anything living is just not gonna happen. Beam me up Scotty ..........

[verbiphobe]

Be careful of using the word "never" when talking about scientific possibilities Mrs Cheeks. Remember the Wright brothers were told it would never get off the ground.

[Wagner001]

The concept of transportation and teleportation has long fascinated humanity, offering the promise of instant, efficient travel. While teleportation remains a science fiction dream, transportation systems have evolved significantly. Here you follow this https://dhl.pissedconsumer.com/customer-service.html and learn more tips for travel. In today's world, the need for reliable and swift delivery has led companies like DHL to enhance their transportation networks. DHL customer service ensures that packages reach their destinations seamlessly, connecting people and businesses worldwide. Although teleportation remains a fantasy, the pursuit of ever-better transportation services mirrors our quest for faster, more efficient ways to bridge the gaps in our globalized world.