there have been no credible scientific experiments or evidence supporting the use of photons surrounding ions at the Relativistic Heavy Ion Collider (RHIC) for long-distance teleportation or as a means of projection devices. Teleportation, as commonly understood in science fiction, involves the instantaneous transportation of matter from one location to another, which is currently beyond the capabilities of our understanding of physics.
However, scientific advancements are constantly being made, and it's challenging to predict the future progress of technology. It's difficult to estimate when or if the physics of teleportation using photons or any other method will be developed for long-distance transportation. It would require significant breakthroughs in fundamental physics and the development of highly advanced technologies that are currently beyond our reach.
As such, any estimation of when teleportation using light or other methods may become a reality would be purely speculative and not based on current scientific understanding. It's important to approach such concepts with a balanced perspective, considering both scientific possibilities and the limitations we currently face.