The Conversation Africa July 15, 2026 • 12:12

What does it mean to be ‘quantum’? A physicist explains the basics behind Einstein’s spooky actions at a distance - The Conversation

By Aldo Romero

What does it mean to be ‘quantum’? A physicist explains the basics behind Einstein’s spooky actions at a distance - The Conversation

Particles’ properties at the quantum level could one day enable faster computing and better cybersecurity.

Imagine shining a flashlight across a dark room. You can predict exactly what the light will do: travel in a straight line from one point to another. That seems obvious, because in the world we see a… [+9297 chars]

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