• Question: is it true that we have actually teleported a molecule and attempted an apple??? also is there a chance we we'll invent it one day???

    Asked by einstein123 to Jemma, John, Katie, Lisa on 26 Jun 2012.
    • Photo: Jemma Ransom

      Jemma Ransom answered on 26 Jun 2012:


      Hi @einstein123,

      we haven’t yet teleported anything as complicated as a molecule, but it has been possible to teleport photons (the particles/waves that give rise to light). Eventually using the same principle it should be possible to teleport more complex things too.

      Jemma

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