Could we get quantum spookiness even without entanglement?
133d ago
Science
New Scientist

Researchers have observed what appears to be quantum entanglement between photons traversing a complex optical system, even when the photons weren't actually entangled. This surprising result challenges the conventional understanding of entanglement tests. The experiment involved sending light particles through a maze of devices, and the observed correlations mimicked entanglement behavior. This raises questions about whether current methods for detecting entanglement are truly definitive, or if other quantum phenomena can produce similar results. Further research is needed to fully understand the implications of this finding and its potential impact on quantum technologies.