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Quantum Entanglement Proven Under Extreme Conditions

Scientists have demonstrated that quantum entanglement, a phenomenon where particles remain connected regardless of distance, also occurs in heavy, short-lived particles under extreme conditions.

Quantum entanglement means that particles are connected, even over large distances. Measuring one particle provides information about the other. This principle is used in quantum computers and secure communication networks.

Until now, entanglement was mainly observed in light particles under controlled laboratory conditions. It was unknown whether this also occurs under extreme conditions.

Researchers used CERN's particle accelerator, where particles collide at high speeds. They investigated Z bosons, which are formed during the decay of the Higgs boson and have a very short lifespan.

Using special measuring instruments, the researchers found strong evidence that the Z bosons, despite their short existence and the violent conditions, were entangled with each other.

This discovery shows that quantum entanglement is a much more general quantum principle than previously thought, and is not limited to laboratory conditions. It also occurs in the heaviest particles in the universe.

The findings offer new insights into the quantum world and help physicists better understand the behavior of the fundamental building blocks of the universe.

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