Scientists say it’s theoretically possible to communicate with extraterrestrial beings


SOURCE: THEPRINT.IN
JUL 10, 2022

New Delhi: Scientists at the University of Edinburgh have used mathematical calculations to show that it’s theoretically possible to send signals across interstellar space using quantum communications.

In the research, the team also describes the possibility of extraterrestrial beings attempting to communicate with us using such signaling.

Quantum communication takes advantage of the laws of quantum physics to protect data. Quantum laws allow particles of light to exist in multiple states at once. However, if anyone tries to observe them in transit, this quantum state “collapses” — which means the data cannot be tampered with.

The team wanted to find out if similar types of communications might be possible across interstellar space. They used math to study the movement of X-rays across the interstellar medium.

The researchers show that since the space is empty, X-ray photons could travel hundreds of thousands of light years without interference.

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