Re: Quantum Physcs and the M-Theory

Matt,

Interesting question. I am not an expert in M-theory by any stretch of the imagination, but as far as I can gather, there is no model yet for quantum entanglement in M-theory that has produced predictions that can be experimentally tested.

From your question, I gather you have already read a bit on the subjects of M-theory and quantum entanglement. In M-theory, a lot is made of the 7+ "compactified" dimensions, and their significance. The simplest explanation I have seen is that the different particles and forces are brought about by vibrations in these dimensions. As far as quantum entanglement is concerned, this is an experimentally verified phenomenon that shows that space is non-local, which means that particles or events in space can, under certain circumstances, affect each other even when they are out of the range for light to be transmitted between them.

Neither M-theory or quantum entanglement are fully understood to date, so it will probably be some time when a self-consistent theory is firmly established that contains them both. All we can say for certain is that eventually M-theory (or whatever theory of the universe turns out to be the "correct one" will have to include "non-local" space-time and quantum entanglement.

I hope this is helpful to you, if perhaps not completely satisfying. For more insights on M-theory, you might enjoy this live chat session with Dr. Michio Kaku, one of the founders of string theory, who answered viewer questions on M-theory as part of a BBC science documentary. Enjoy!