Re: tech: digital physics

Michael Nielsen (mnielsen@theory.caltech.edu)
Mon, 10 May 1999 16:15:05 -0700 (PDT)

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