‘Gone in 200 seconds’: Scientists inch closer to human teleportation, but there’s a shocking catch
Produced by: Manoj Kumar
Teleportation Revealed
The world first glimpsed teleportation in 1993 when IBM theorized quantum state transfers, paving the way for future breakthroughs.
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Photon Breakthrough
In 1998, Caltech and University of Wales scientists teleported photons through coaxial cables, proving the theory could work practically.
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Quantum Entanglement
The mysterious link between particles, described as “spooky action at a distance” by Einstein, forms the core of teleportation research.
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Austria’s Leap
In 2002, researchers at the University of Innsbruck successfully teleported particles without any physical connection—a critical milestone.
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China’s Triumph
In 2017, Chinese scientists teleported photons from Earth to a satellite orbiting 186 miles above, achieving unprecedented distance.
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Canary Islands
In 2012, Austrian researchers skipped cables, teleporting photons through open air between two landmasses—a sci-fi vision brought to life.
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Quantum Computing
Google’s 2019 study showed quantum circuits outperform supercomputers by solving a 10,000-year problem in just 200 seconds.
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The Wave Dilemma
Scientists debate the perfect medium—light, radio waves, or space vacuum—to transmit quantum states with fidelity and efficiency.
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Ethical Quandary
With human teleportation still a dream, experts ponder whether the original self is destroyed, raising unsettling questions about identity.
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