Re: tech: digital physics

From: Michael Nielsen (mnielsen@theory.caltech.edu)
Date: Mon May 10 1999 - 17:15:05 MDT


On Mon, 10 May 1999, Brian Atkins wrote:

> Question from a non-expert: How does this fit in with the idea
> of quantum teleportation? i.e. if quantum teleportation is
> somehow instantly changing a pair of particles no matter how
> far apart, how can that work when the CA is limited to a max
> speed of info transfer?

Quantum teleportation does not occur instantaneously. Classical
information must be transferred --- at light speed or less! --- in order
to effect the teleportation.

Michael Nielsen



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