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Turns out that while the no cloning theorem does prohibit cloning, it does not prohibit perfect replication as long as the original is destroyed. This is the premise of quantum teleportation. Using some clever applications of entanglement it is possible to perfectly replicate the quantum state of a particle in a different location, it's just that the original particle is necessarily destroyed in the process.

So, in short the no cloning theorem does not prevent quantum teleportation.

In this sense, the follow-up in the paradox where you create 10 copies all of which are identical would not work. Quantum mechanics effectively ensures that there's ever only at most one of you.




Yes, hence my parenthetical phrase:

> … (although it is possible to “teleport” the exact quantum state by transmitting its information, provided one is willing to mess up the original).


When I first wrote my comment, this part of your comment was not there. You must have added it after the fact (hence my comment)


Definitely was there (note the lack of “edited” tag) :) no biggie, not trying to pick a fight


My bad, sorry! I could have sworn it wasn't there but you're obviously correct.




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