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Scientists Observe 'Negative Time' In Quantum Experiments
Wednesday December 25, 2024. 03:02 AM , from Slashdot
Instead of adhering to a fixed timeline for absorption and re-emission, these interactions occur across a spectrum of possible durations -- some of which defy everyday intuition. Critically, the researchers say, this doesn't violate Einstein's theory of special relativity, which dictates that nothing can travel faster than light. These photons carried no information, sidestepping any cosmic speed limits. 'We've made our choice about what we think is a fruitful way to describe the results,' said Aephraim Steinberg, a University of Toronto professor specializing in experimental quantum physics, adding that while practical applications remain elusive, the findings open new avenues for exploring quantum phenomena. 'I'll be honest, I don't currently have a path from what we've been looking at toward applications,' he admitted. 'We're going to keep thinking about it, but I don't want to get people's hopes up.' Read more of this story at Slashdot.
https://science.slashdot.org/story/24/12/24/211252/scientists-observe-negative-time-in-quantum-exper...
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