From simulation to reality: experimental analysis of a quantum entanglement simulation with slime molds (Physarum polycephalum) as bioelectronic components

This study investigates whether it is possible to simulate quantum entanglement
with theoretical memristor models, physical memristors (from Knowm Inc.) and
slime molds Physarum polycephalum as bioelectric components. While the
simulation with theoretical memristor models has been demonstrated in the
literature, real-world experiments with electric and bioelectric components had
not been done so far. Our analysis focused on identifying hysteresis curves in the
voltage-current (I-V) relationship, a characteristic signature of memristive
devices. Although the physical memristor produced I-V diagrams that
resembled more or less hysteresis curves, the small parasitic capacitance
introduced significant problems for the planned entanglement simulation. In
case of the slime molds, and unlike what was reported in the literature, the I-V
diagrams did not produce a memristive behavior and thus could not be used to
simulate quantum entanglement. Finally, we designed replacement circuits for
the slime mold and suggested alternative uses of this bioelectric component