Entangled Particles Break Classical Law of Thermodynamics, Say Physicists 222
New submitter Zex_Suik writes "Japanese physicists have used one of Maxwell's thought experiments and the ability to turn information into energy to extract more energy from an entangled system than should be possible according to the laws of thermodynamics (abstract). From the article: 'Imagine two boxes of particles with trap door between them. You want to use the trap door to guide the faster particles into one box and the slower particles into the other. In a classical experiment you would have to measure the particles in both boxes to do this experiment. But things are different if the particles in one box are entangled with the particles in the other. In that case, measurements on the particles in one box give you info about both sets of particles. In essence, you're getting information for nothing. And since you can convert that information into energy, there is clear advantage when entanglement plays a role. That's hugely significant. It means that the laws of thermodynamics depend not only on classical phenomenon and information but on quantum effects too.'"
Re:Soooo (Score:5, Funny)
Well God did *that* some 6,000 years ago.
And suddenly (Score:0, Funny)
Humans are now in the future.
When can we Star Trek?
Re:Soooo (Score:5, Funny)
Check the cables! (Score:5, Funny)
Just sayin', before they start publishing data they should check their cables. /ducks
Re:Article title (Score:5, Funny)
Physical laws only apply in TFA, titles exist in a parallel universe where physics does not have strict laws and the only thing that matters is clicks.
Re:why doesn't entanglement work both ways? (Score:4, Funny)
Q. Where do you get Maxwell's demon?
A. Monster.com
Simple adjustment: (Score:5, Funny)
a cat somewhere dies to compensate. It all adds up.
Re:Soooo (Score:5, Funny)
I can create something out of nothing ?
Well God did *that* some 6,000 years ago.
According to classical theology, which is totally unsubstantiated by biblical text. Just because it's been taught for more than a thousand years doesn't make it biblical.
Re:Soooo (Score:2, Funny)
I can create something out of nothing ?
Well God did *that* some 6,000 years ago.
According to classical theology, which is totally unsubstantiated by biblical text. Just because it's been taught for more than a thousand years doesn't make it biblical.
"Substantiated" by the Biblical text? Somebody mod that Funny.
Re:why doesn't entanglement work both ways? (Score:5, Funny)
> monster.com
Job title: Maxwell's demon
Job description: evaluates energy of subluminal particles. Makes time-critical decisions and pass/fail determinations on them. Operates retractable gate assembly. Supervises particle passage through the gate. Maintains the integrity of the gate assembly through preventive maintenance.
Job requirements: Ph.D. in Physics with 15 years of experience specializing in quantum mechanics and entanglement. At least 10 years of industry experience with retractable gates. Minimum 12 years of experience required with FPGA controller development and .NET programming. Must be able to make quick decisions under pressure (23 kPa or higher) and possess excellent interpersonal communication skills. Must be able to repeatedly lift up to 34 ng.
Compensation: 42 kJ/hour
Re:Article title (Score:5, Funny)
But as we know from basic Slashdot theory, the title and TFA are entangled at the point of publication - the so-called "quantum firehose phenomenon". Just look at the number of people who, from examining the title alone, are able to determine the article's content in sufficient detail to completely refute it without having read a single word. This is, of course, the real-world equivalent of Gallagher's Watermelon, which as we all know is based on the classic deiknymi (the ancient Greek term for "dessert") or gedankenexperiment (German, literally "seed spitting contest") in which a watermelon is put inside a box with a Geiger counter, a vial of Roundup, and a small sample of radiactive material, the contents of which become irrelevant once you hit them repeatedly with a sledgehammer. It doesn't really have much to do with science, but it's quite a lot of fun.
Re:Information to Energy (Score:4, Funny)
And with our love of all things military, what would an Information Bomb look like? It took Einstein to barely get us to believe Mass to Energy. Information to Energy just has a whole other creepy ring to it.
Since we and the **AA have had fun lately with modern topics in Information, I'll even let the Copyright problems (!!) go for now - how many conversion does it take to convert information from a safe source to a bomb? With the obligatory facetiousness, could someone build a bomb out of a Justin Bieber MP3?
Re:why doesn't entanglement work both ways? (Score:3, Funny)
we already have an information bomb (Score:4, Funny)
it is called 4chan
Re:why doesn't entanglement work both ways? (Score:4, Funny)
Don't bother applying. I hear any day now they're gonna offshore the position and get a bunch of Chinese people to hand carry the particles back and forth.
Re:Soooo (Score:5, Funny)
*I'm not a physicist, please don't kill me for getting it completely wrong.
If we come after you, close your eyes. We wouldn't want you affecting the outcome.
Re:Soooo (Score:5, Funny)
Creates world 6000 years ago
Spreads lots of clues that something else happened instead (fossils, C14 dating, star light already travelling towards us, etcetera)
Reveals himself only to a dozen or so people
Sends you to hell if you don't believe in him
Troll level: God