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arXiv:2406.19158

A Method Using Photon Collapse and Entanglement to Transmit Information

Ling Hu, Ni, Qiang

Published Jun 27, 2024• 0 citations

Abstract

Measurements cause quantum wave functions to collapse. In tackling this elusive issue, we embark on the exploration of entropy exhibited by single-qubit quantum systems. Our findings surprisingly challenge the conventional law of entropy never diminishing. We then interpret the confusing retrocausality phenomenon in Wheeler's delayed-choice experiments. The entropy reduction and the quantum retrocausality can be combined to investigate how measurements lead to collapse - A close link is shown between quantum wave function collapse and the ubiquity of photons in the environments. Next, by studying the overlooked phenomena of quantum wave function collapse, we find that quantum eigenstate sets may be artificially controlled rather than randomly selected. Our study uncovers an often overlooked aspect of quantum wave function collapse - a potential avenue for deliberate manipulation of quantum eigenstate sets, deviating from the conventional notion of random selection. Leveraging this novel insight, we propose an innovative method for direct information transmission utilizing photon wave function collapse and entanglement. Given the lack of efficient approaches for employing quantum mechanisms in information transfer, our research aims to push the boundaries of quantum mechanics and contribute to advancing this field.

DOI: 10.48550/arxiv.2406.19158

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We propose an information-centric interpretation of quantum mechanics. According to this interpretation, a quantum mechanical system,

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, can always choose a basis in which its own state is an eigenstate; it never sees itself in a superposition. This holds true even if, from the perspective of another system

B

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A

is entangled with system

S

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and

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are in eigenstates (in their own systems) with their counterpart subsystem wave functions collapsed in the entangled degrees of freedom, but they are entangled according to

B

. This interpretation does not introduce new physics, and is consistent with the experimental predictions of quantum mechanics. At the same time, it avoids many ambiguities and potential inconsistencies associated with other interpretations. We further clarify concepts of measurement, macroscopic superposition, entanglement, and the dichotomy between the classical and quantum realms, in accordance with our interpretation.

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