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teleportation

tel-eh-por-TAY-shun

ˌtɛlɪpɔːrˈteɪʃən

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teleportation

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In quantum mechanics, the transfer of quantum information between particles using entanglement.

Examples

  • Quantum teleportation transmits the quantum state of a particle, not the particle itself.

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