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[[File:Quantum realities.jpg|thumb|[[Data]] relates the priciple of quantum realities.]] |
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[[File:WorfParallels.jpg|thumb|Worf experiences multiple quantum realities]] |
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+ | A '''quantum reality''', or '''quantum universe''', was a term used to describe the [[alternate timeline]]s in which all possible outcomes for any event take place. Each quantum reality is characterized by a unique [[quantum signature]] which cannot be altered. |
| + | In [[2370]], [[Lieutenant]] [[Worf]] was thrown into a state of [[quantum flux]] as a result of an encounter with a [[quantum fissure]], which acted as a "keyhole" which intersected multiple quantum realities. This had the effect of pushing Worf into a new reality every time he came in close contact with the [[subspace field pulse]] utilized by [[Commander]] [[Geordi La Forge|La Forge's]] [[VISOR]]. Eventually [[Lieutenant Commander]] [[Data]] was able to determine that, by piloting the same shuttle with which he had traversed the fissure in the first place and initiating a [[broad-spectrum warp field]], Worf could seal the fissure and return to his own universe. This had the effect of transporting Worf [[time travel|back in time]] to a point before he encountered the fissure, negating the timeline in which these events took place. ({{TNG|Parallels}}) |
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| − | Different quantum realities was a theory of [[quantum physics]]. In the theory all the infinite number of possible outcomes of all events that occur happen in alternate quantum realities. The theory was proven in [[2370]], when [[Worf]] experienced several different realities as a result of passing through a [[quantum fissure]] while returning from the ''[[bat'leth]]'' tournament on [[Forcas III]]. ({{TNG|Parallels}}) |
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Revision as of 21:07, 30 August 2010
Data relates the priciple of quantum realities.
Worf experiences multiple quantum realities
A quantum reality, or quantum universe, was a term used to describe the alternate timelines in which all possible outcomes for any event take place. Each quantum reality is characterized by a unique quantum signature which cannot be altered.
In 2370, Lieutenant Worf was thrown into a state of quantum flux as a result of an encounter with a quantum fissure, which acted as a "keyhole" which intersected multiple quantum realities. This had the effect of pushing Worf into a new reality every time he came in close contact with the subspace field pulse utilized by Commander La Forge's VISOR. Eventually Lieutenant Commander Data was able to determine that, by piloting the same shuttle with which he had traversed the fissure in the first place and initiating a broad-spectrum warp field, Worf could seal the fissure and return to his own universe. This had the effect of transporting Worf back in time to a point before he encountered the fissure, negating the timeline in which these events took place. (TNG: "Parallels")
Background
According to the Star Trek: The Starfleet Survival Guide, as of the 2370s Starfleet had records of 285,000 different quantum realities.
The writers of Star Trek, Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orci, were asked about the implications of the new alternate reality that was introduced in the film in an interview. They explained the new reality runs parallel to the prime reality as a new quantum reality, as the concept was explained by Data in the episode "Parallels". [1]
This is also referenced in the script of Star Trek, before being teased by his classmates, young Spock is asked by the computer in the learning center on Vulcan: "What is the central assumption of Quantum Cosmology?" To which Spock replies: "Everything that can happen does happen in equal and parallel universes." [2] In the final cut of the film, this is barely audible.
Apocrypha
According to the 2008 novel Fearful Symmetry by Olivia Woods, the mirror universe is also a parallel quantum universe, as quantum signature scans used to match Worf with his USS Enterprise-D in "Parallels", were also able to differentiate natives of the mirror universe from those of the prime reality.
Several other quantum realities are introduced in the Star Trek: Myriad Universes series of novels and comics. According to the story Places of Exile by Christopher L. Bennett in the 2008 novel of the series, Infinity's Prism, quantum realities are in fact synonymous with alternate timelines.