So what does this all mean? Is a time machine just around the corner?
Sadly, no. Our experiment is fully explained by standard physics.
But it does show that negative dwell time is not an artefact. However paradoxical it may seem, it has a directly measurable effect on the atomic cloud that the photon traverses. And it reminds us that there are still lands to discover on the odyssey that is quantum research.
I was awaiting on an explanation... now I'm just left wondering.
So what does this all mean? Is a time machine just around the corner?
Sadly, no. Our experiment is fully explained by standard physics.
But it does show that negative dwell time is not an artefact. However paradoxical it may seem, it has a directly measurable effect on the atomic cloud that the photon traverses. And it reminds us that there are still lands to discover on the odyssey that is quantum research.
Negative time as experienced by most people at the DMV.
Oh no, it’s the plot from Outer Wilds! Don’t go breaking spacetime.
Measured it with what?
Me when I start working a double.
At least no one has invented triples yet...
Haven't many people experienced that? It's called scrolling on social media, right?
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