Is Quantum internet faster than light? Can man transmit data from one point to the next via
the internet at incredible speed? This is the question begging for answers and in this video,
we will attempt to answer it. Hello and welcome to yet another exciting episode.
Today’s video will show you how modern science has taken a major step in Quantum mechanics and
how we may be able to browse the internet at speed much faster than light. So relax
and stay focused as this video promises to be highly informative. Now, we begin!!
Quantum mechanics is the brainchild of quantum technology and research into the
field has opened up a whole new possibility for opportunities. One of the opportunities that
researchers have uncovered is the possibility of ultra-fast communication systems. With fast
communication being one of the potential fruits of quantum technology, researchers are now asking
the question of whether it can deliver data at a rate much faster than the speed of light.
Many experts believe that this is possible if quantum computers are used
because they can solve complex problems that modern computers are unable to solve.
This possibility has far-reaching implications for diverse fields such as medical research and
even weather prediction. In fact, any field where computers are used will be positively impacted
if quantum computers are utilized for the transmission of data. With quantum computers,
artificial intelligence will break barriers and become a lot more efficient. Let us also not
forget the impact it will have on cybersecurity. However, for all the arguments in favor of
the possibility of Quantum internet being potentially faster than the speed of light,
there still exist many experts who believe that this notion is not true or not feasible.
To understand the arguments for and against, let us first review how it works.
Advocates of Quantum technology put forward the argument of quantum entanglement. Quantum
entanglement is tied to the notion of faster than light communications. At the foundation of
this argument is the phenomenon espoused by Albert Einstein who described it as a “Spooky action at a
distance”. The idea behind it is that entanglement can lead to fast and instant communication.
Now, scientists all agree that entangled quantum particles can interact speedily with each other
no matter their distance at a rate faster than the speed of light. If this happens,
it can lead to a speedy transfer of data at a breathtaking speed. However, with the
current knowledge of the inner workings of quantum mechanics, the probability of sending data using
this entanglement is impossible. Critics argue that even though particle interaction is possible,
it can not work in real life for communication purposes because to be able to send quantum data,
communication first has to take place and this is not possible under established parameters.
The phenomenon is complicated The practice of sending data using entanglement
may be possible in theory, but it is complex in practice. According to Astronomy Magazine.
“when two particles are inextricably linked together no matter their separation from one
another. Although these entangled particles are not physically connected, they still are able to
share information with each other instantaneously . seemingly breaking one of the most hard and fast
rules of physics: that no information can be transmitted faster than the speed of light”
As you can see from the explanation put forward by Astronomy Magazine, while entanglement can lead to
faster communication much faster than the speed of light, pulling it off is the hard part.
Another argument some scientists have put forward as to why it will not work in practice
is that for every scenario where quantum technology is used to send data, there is
always a reason why it will not work. The main challenge has to do with the inability of man
to forcefully manipulate an entangled particle into a unique state, and how difficult it will
be to force the measurement of such a particle to produce an outcome. Manipulating outcomes
using particles is difficult if not impossible because particles are not random. Furthermore,
even in measurements that are correlated, data cannot pass through them as the receiver and
sender can only establish a relationship when they merge later for measurement comparison.
So in essence, no information is passed. Nevertheless, scientists continue to research
the subject with many in the physics community believing a quantum internet
that is faster than the speed of light is very possible if they get the parameters right.
So what are the Modern equipment that use Quantum technology ?
For all the difficulties inherent in the idea of using quantum technology for the dissemination of
information, what is giving researchers hope is that as of today, there are applications
that use this technology one way or the other. Already, some Chinese physicists have measured
the speed of quantum technology and recognize the fact that it is indeed, faster than light. Also,
the possibility of using it for teleportation has been established before now. Furthermore,
there are applications today that use it such as quantum cryptography and quantum computing.
If scientists are able to produce fiber optic cables that can carry quantum data,
then quantum internet will become a possibility. How fast will quantum technology be compared
to existing technology Let’s just imagine that
quantum entanglement can be used to transfer data, how fast will it be, and in what areas
will it improve upon existing technology. Let us do a quick review of existing networks.
5G is the next generation technology that will supplant 4G. Although it is not in full deployment
yet, many advanced countries are beginning to test run the technology on a limited scale. The
difference between 5G and 4G is that it uses high frequency millimeter wavelengths. It can operate
on frequency bands on an electromagnetic spectrum and the millimeter waves use 30-300 gigahertz.
5G technology has incredible speed, low latency and greater bandwidth. The downside to it is that
it can only transfer data at short distances even though it can carry data much faster than 4G.
As if we have not seen enough of the wonders of science and technology, researchers are already
hard at work on 6G, and based on current progress, many in the industry believe that it will be
launched in the next 10-15 years. 6G will have a much higher frequency range with a much higher
load capacity, but much lower latency level. This technology is expected to transfer data at a rate
of 1 terabyte per second with an unprecedented ability to expand the performance of the modern
internet. Although it will be much faster than 5G, however, it will have similar downsides.
The principles of quantum Internet hold a lot of promise for humankind if scientists are able
to make it practical. This technology will allow devices to interact and exchange data via quantum
entanglement. While modern computers encode data bit by bit, quantum computers do so in qubits.
Qubits are entangled which makes particles interact regardless of their distance.
The ability of quantum computers to send data in qubits will open up the possibility for a
much faster and efficient internet. Why the drive for quantum Internet?
Quantum internet will improve how we communicate in terms of efficiency and capacity. We can see
the prospects in several existing applications. For instance, modern algorithms used in
cryptography have quantum features used in generating distinct keys. This has made
cryptography a sophisticated method that is hard to break or hack. We also see quantum technology
at work when it comes to cybersecurity. With the use of encrypted keys, users are able to protect
their data and to send data as well. Encrypted keys are difficult to decode or crack.
Will it be faster than the speed of light? Many believe that quantum internet will be
faster than the speed of light, but for this to happen, it will break one rule of physics that
has existed for over a hundred years. “That nothing can be faster than light;
absolutely nothing” However, we know that the
frontiers of science are largely fluid and what is impossible today, may become possible tomorrow.
So even though there are so many limitations of entanglement in practice, the fact that the
theory holds some measure of validity will serve as a motivation for researchers to continue to
push forward with their findings. More than 2 centuries ago, flying from one part of the world
was impossible, but today we have moved away from mundane planes as supersonic planes that travel
faster than sound are undergoing tests. If man can fly, nothing is really impossible.
Perhaps the late Nelson Mandela was right……. “ It is only impossible because it has not been
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