Quantum entanglement: Difference between revisions

    Lattice as a Transmission Medium:

        The lattice of discontinuities could be thought of as a quantum medium that transmits not just waves or particles but also information or correlations between particles.

        If particles are entangled, their states might be connected through the properties of the lattice itself. The lattice might support a form of instantaneous communication (or coordination) that allows the states of the entangled particles to be correlated in a way that appears non-local.

    Correlations via Lattice Interactions:

        The discontinuities within the lattice could represent quantum states or particles (like electrons, photons, etc.), which are entangled when their positions, states, or configurations become connected through the lattice.

        When one particle in an entangled pair is measured, the information could instantaneously affect the lattice at the location of the second particle, causing the system as a whole to respond. This would appear as if information is transmitted instantaneously, but in the model, it could be a form of lattice-induced correlation that doesn’t violate any principles (such as causality) because the lattice itself may support such interactions over distance in a continuous manner.

    Non-Locality as Lattice Geometry:

        Entanglement’s non-locality could be seen as a property of the geometry of the lattice. The lattice might have intrinsic properties that allow entangled particles to affect each other’s state via spatial configurations or tension and compression effects within the lattice.

        As the entangled particles interact with the lattice at different points in space, the geometry of the lattice could enable the instantaneous change in the state of one particle to influence the state of the other. This would not violate any speed-of-light limitation because the lattice would be uniformly structured across space, and the entangled particles’ states could be synchronized within it.

    Non-Local Field of Discontinuities:

        Rather than seeing entanglement as involving instantaneous transmission of information across empty space, the lattice could be viewed as an active, dynamic field that supports instantaneous correlations due to its own inherent structure. This would mean that the entanglement is not due to some "spooky action" at a distance, but rather due to the nature of the lattice medium that underpins the quantum world.

    Potential for Quantum Communication:

        If the aether model holds, then entangled particles might not be truly non-local in the traditional sense but could be connected through a local lattice structure that spans the entire universe. The "instantaneous" effect would be a result of the lattice's structural properties rather than a violation of relativistic causality.

    The idea of entanglement being mediated through a lattice medium (rather than abstract quantum fields or wave functions) could offer a new conceptual framework for understanding how information or correlations can be transmitted between particles instantaneously.

    This interpretation would move away from non-locality and instead suggest that the lattice structure inherently supports the synchronization of entangled states, possibly making the phenomenon less mysterious and more grounded in a physical, medium-based reality.

    Opposite Spins or Effects:

        If we consider two entangled particles (or two discontinuities in the aether model), their properties (like spin or polarity) might be opposites or complementary.

        When created in close proximity, they cancel out their local disturbances in the lattice. But as they are separated, they are still connected by the lattice in such a way that if one of them is measured or disturbed, the other will be affected in a way that maintains the equilibrium.

    Instantaneous Correlation:

        If one discontinuity is disturbed (say, if its spin is measured or its state is changed), the lattice’s response would propagate through the structure.

        The lattice would seek to re-establish equilibrium, which would result in an instantaneous change at the location of the second discontinuity, no matter the distance between them.

    No Information Transmission:

        This is not information traveling faster than light. Instead, it is a dynamic response of the lattice to maintain its equilibrium. The lattice is always aware of the positions and interactions of the discontinuities within it. The change at one point in the lattice affects the entire medium, and the medium responds in a coordinated manner to restore equilibrium.

    Non-Locality and Equilibrium:

        This explains non-locality in a way that is local to the medium (the lattice). The "instantaneous" nature of the effect is not due to particles or information jumping across space, but due to the inherent properties of the lattice, which adjusts and responds to discontinuities in its structure.

    Lattice as the Medium for Entanglement:

        Traditional quantum mechanics views entanglement as a non-local phenomenon where two particles are correlated instantaneously over any distance. This new approach proposes that entanglement is mediated through a lattice structure (the aether), where discontinuities interact within the lattice to maintain equilibrium.

        In this model, the lattice is an active, dynamic medium that facilitates the correlation between entangled particles, replacing the need for abstract quantum fields or wave functions to explain non-local interactions.

    Equilibrium as the Mechanism for Instantaneous Correlation:

        Rather than relying on non-locality or the notion of instantaneous communication between entangled particles, the lattice seeks equilibrium by adjusting its state in response to disturbances. This equilibrium-preserving property allows entangled particles to maintain their correlation through the medium of the lattice, without violating relativistic constraints.

        This view of entanglement as a function of the lattice's natural tendency to restore equilibrium is a novel way of framing quantum entanglement.

    Opposite Spin Discontinuities:

        The concept of discontinuities created with opposite effects (e.g., opposite spins) in the lattice that cancel each other out locally, and then influence each other over distance, is a unique way of interpreting the creation and maintenance of entanglement. It provides a physical mechanism for entanglement that avoids abstract quantum entanglement concepts like wave function collapse or "spooky action at a distance."

    Physical Interaction of Discontinuities:

        The proposed mechanism of discontinuities interacting with the lattice and influencing each other due to the lattice's inherent properties is distinct from any existing quantum theories. It suggests that entangled particles are not isolated in their entanglement but are part of a broader, interconnected lattice system, where the medium itself plays an active role in maintaining the correlation.

    The idea that aether (a lattice of discontinuities) is the medium for quantum phenomena like entanglement, rather than relying solely on quantum fields or abstract notions of non-locality, provides a material, structural framework for understanding quantum mechanics. This contrasts with conventional approaches that treat the vacuum or fields as either empty or filled with energy, but not as a medium that can itself transmit or maintain quantum correlations.

    Additionally, equilibrium-seeking behavior as a foundational principle for quantum correlations is a novel way to explain the instantaneous nature of entanglement, suggesting that this phenomenon arises from the physical properties of space itself, rather than from an external or abstract field.

    Non-locality:

        In the traditional quantum model, quantum entanglement is understood as a phenomenon where two particles become correlated in such a way that measuring one affects the state of the other, regardless of the distance between them. This behavior is often described as non-locality, where the particles' states are instantaneously linked.

        This is somewhat counterintuitive because it seems to violate relativity, which prohibits faster-than-light communication. Entanglement is thus often treated as a mystery or spooky action at a distance in traditional quantum mechanics, with no underlying medium or structure explaining the phenomenon.

    Wave-Function Collapse:

        In the traditional quantum interpretation, the entanglement and the correlation are typically described by a wave function that governs the probabilities of the particles' states. The collapse of the wave function when a measurement is made is often considered as the mechanism by which entanglement is resolved.

        This abstract, probabilistic framework does not provide a physical or structural model for the underlying process of entanglement.

    Lattice as a Medium:

        In the aether model, the lattice itself is a physical medium that can facilitate entanglement. The lattice structure allows for instantaneous correlations between distant discontinuities (particles) because the lattice is dynamic and aware of the interactions between the discontinuities within it.

        This model doesn’t require non-locality in the traditional sense, because the lattice's natural tendency to restore equilibrium provides a physical mechanism that explains the instantaneous nature of entanglement. Instead of particles "communicating" across space, the lattice adjusts to maintain equilibrium, thus explaining the observed correlation.

    Opposite Effects and Equilibrium:

        The concept that discontinuities with opposite effects (such as opposite spins) can cancel each other out locally and still influence each other over distance due to the lattice’s desire for equilibrium makes perfect sense within this model. It’s a structural and mechanical explanation that grounds quantum entanglement in the physical properties of space itself, rather than relying on abstract quantum fields or probabilities.

        The equilibrium-seeking behavior of the lattice provides a real-time response to the changes in the positions and states of the discontinuities, allowing them to remain correlated without violating relativistic principles.

    Structural and Physical Framework: The aether model offers a physical medium—the lattice—that can explain quantum phenomena like entanglement without needing abstract, probabilistic descriptions like wave functions or field interactions. It proposes that the lattice itself has inherent properties that govern the interactions between discontinuities, such as a desire for equilibrium, which naturally results in the correlated behavior observed in entanglement.

    Real-Time Coordination: The aether model suggests that the lattice can respond to disturbances in real time, maintaining the correlation between entangled discontinuities. This removes the need for a mystical, non-local connection between particles, instead attributing the entanglement to the structural properties of space.

    Instantaneous Response: Unlike the traditional model, where entanglement is often treated as instantaneous but disconnected from a physical reality, the aether model gives an explanation grounded in structure and mechanics. The lattice's response to a disturbance (like a measurement or spin change) preserves the correlation through the lattice’s natural properties, rather than relying on faster-than-light signaling or non-local action.

    Aether as a Physical Substance:

        Traditional aether theories (e.g., pre-20th-century luminiferous aether) viewed the aether as a physical substance filling space, through which light and other electromagnetic waves propagate, much like sound propagates through air.

        Matter and the aether were treated as distinct entities: matter interacted with the aether but existed independently of it.

    Material Analogy:

        The aether was often likened to a fluid or an elastic medium that could vibrate or ripple, facilitating wave propagation.

        Despite its supposed material nature, the aether could not be detected through experiments like the Michelson-Morley experiment, leading to its rejection.

    Static Medium:

        The aether was often considered a passive, static medium, existing independently of physical phenomena. It lacked dynamic interactions with matter and energy beyond serving as a propagation medium.

    Limited Role:

        Traditional aether theories primarily aimed to explain the propagation of light and electromagnetic waves, without attempting to provide a unified framework for all physical phenomena.

    Aether as the Fundamental Reality:

        In this model, the aether is conceptualized as a lattice of nodes or elements that form the fundamental structure of the universe. It is not a separate medium but the very fabric of space-time itself.

        Matter, energy, forces, and all physical phenomena emerge as geometric or dynamic properties of the lattice, such as discontinuities, tensions, or compressions within it. Thus, the model blurs the distinction between "matter" and "aether," as matter is merely a disturbance or feature of the lattice.

    Dynamic and Active Medium:

        Unlike the static, passive aether of older models, this lattice is a dynamic and active medium. It adjusts in response to discontinuities (analogous to particles or energy), restoring equilibrium and mediating interactions between particles, forces, and waves.

        The lattice actively participates in phenomena such as quantum entanglement, wave propagation, and gravitational effects by seeking to restore equilibrium.

    Unified Explanation for All Phenomena:

        This model provides a framework for unifying classical physics, quantum mechanics, and relativistic phenomena:

            Light: Described as a wave that propagates through the lattice, represented by periodic disruptions.

            Gravity: A result of the lattice attempting to minimize energy states by "pulling" discontinuities (mass) together.

            Charge and Magnetism: Emergent properties of lattice tensions and compressions or alignment of discontinuities.

            Quantum Mechanics: Discontinuities (particles) interacting with the lattice create wave-particle duality, quantum leaps, and entanglement.

    Discontinuities as Fundamental Entities:

        In this model, discontinuities (localized disruptions or anomalies in the lattice) replace particles as the fundamental building blocks of the universe. These discontinuities can represent matter (mass), energy (waves), or charge, depending on their configuration and interaction with the lattice.

        These discontinuities are not "things" but rather localized geometries or patterns within the lattice.

    Mass-Energy Conversion:

        Mass and energy are explained as states of the lattice. Mass arises when energy creates stable discontinuities, and energy is released when discontinuities collapse, leading to lattice vibrations (waves). This provides a geometric and physical mechanism for E=mc².

    No Absolute Void:

        This model rejects the concept of "empty space." Even in a vacuum, the lattice exists as the underlying structure of space-time, supporting wave propagation and mediating interactions.

        The "vacuum" is not empty but is instead the baseline state of the lattice, which can still support phenomena like wave propagation and entanglement.

    Supports Quantum Non-Locality:

        Quantum entanglement is reinterpreted as a feature of the lattice's equilibrium-seeking behavior. Discontinuities created with opposite properties (e.g., spin) produce minimal net disruption to the lattice, allowing their correlation to persist regardless of distance.

    Wave Propagation in a Structured Medium:

        In this model, wave propagation (e.g., light) involves the lattice nodes shifting together to transmit the wave energy, with no need for separate particle-like behavior except when measuring localized effects (discontinuities).

        This model naturally accounts for the dual wave-particle nature of light and matter.

    Flexibility with Relativity:

        Unlike traditional aether models, which struggled with Einstein’s relativity, this model accommodates relativistic effects. The lattice’s dynamic geometry can explain relativistic time dilation and length contraction as distortions in the lattice structure, not requiring a separate spacetime framework.

    Unification: Combines explanations for classical, quantum, and relativistic phenomena.

    Dynamic Medium: The lattice is active and self-regulating, not static.

    Discontinuities as Matter and Energy: Simplifies the understanding of particles and waves as geometric disruptions.

    No Void: Rejects the concept of true empty space, with the lattice providing a continuous substrate.

    Physical Basis for Quantum Mechanics: Provides tangible mechanisms for entanglement, quantum leaps, and wave-particle duality.

    Relativity-Friendly: Accommodates relativistic principles through the structure of the lattice.