Quantum mechanical entanglement is a phenomenon where two particles become connected in such a way that the state of one particle cannot be described independently of the other, even when they are separated by large distances.
But, you ask, what does this have to do with anything?
Well, imagine a world where you could send a package from New York to Los Angeles in a fraction of the time it takes a plane to travel across the country. That's right, quantum mechanical entanglement can be used for Quantum Teleportation!
Just think of the time you could save, the money you could save, the stress you could save! And who knows, maybe one day you could even use it to send a package with a nice bottle of wine to your in-laws for the holidays.
Or, imagine a world where the NSA can't intercept your emails or messages because of the power of quantum entanglement. That's right, with quantum secure communication, your secrets are safe!
Just think of all the times you've worried about your cat's online shopping habits or your neighbor's suspicious glances at your garden gnomes. No more!
And, of course, quantum mechanical entanglement is also the key to Quantum Computing. Just imagine being able to solve all the world's problems with a simple flip of a switch!
And that's not all! Quantum mechanical entanglement also has many other real-world applications, including:
Stay tuned for more on these topics, and don't forget to check out our sister site, Quantum Adjacent Adjacencies, for more on the weird and wonderful world of quantum mechanics!