“Artificial Wormhole” Is Not Just a Theory Now!!!

A Step towards the Future of Computing And Space-time 🌌

Aritra Roy
5 min readJan 25, 2023
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Artificial wormholes, or “quantum shortcuts,” are a relatively new concept in the field of quantum physics. These theoretical constructs have been proposed as a way to potentially connect distant points in space-time, allowing for faster-than-light communication and travel. Recently, Greek physicist Maria Spiropulu and physicist Daniel Louis Jafferis, with the help of Google’s quantum computer, have made a breakthrough in the creation of an artificial wormhole. This achievement has been met with excitement from the scientific community, as well as some scepticism and criticism.

Underlying Technology & Concepts:

Quantum Computer:

Before delving into the specifics of this recent breakthrough, it is important to understand the background of the technology that made it possible: the quantum computer. Quantum computers are a relatively new technology, first proposed in the 1980s. They operate on the principles of quantum mechanics, which is the branch of physics that deals with the behaviour of particles at the atomic and subatomic levels.

Unlike classical computers, which use binary digits (bits) to represent data, quantum computers use…

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Aritra Roy

PhD Student at LSBU, UK | Researching Ferroelectric Domain Walls | Passionate about Computational Materials Science | Combining Science & Technology 🔬💻📚