"ER=EPR" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From ER (Einstein-Rosen bridge) and EPR (Einstein-Podolsky-Rosen paradox). Etymology templates: {{gloss|Einstein-Rosen bridge}} (Einstein-Rosen bridge), {{gloss|Einstein-Podolsky-Rosen paradox}} (Einstein-Podolsky-Rosen paradox) Head templates: {{en-noun|-|head=ER=EPR}} ER=EPR (uncountable)
  1. (quantum mechanics) A conjecture equating the effects of quantum entanglement (EPR) with a wormhole (ER) connection between the entangled particles, relating quantum physics to spacetime physics. Wikipedia link: en:ER=EPR Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Black holes, Faster-than-light travel, Quantum mechanics

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