The phenomenon of quantum entanglement, as described by the Einstein-Podolsky-Rosen (EPR) paradox, is not typically explained by invoking virtual particles in the quantum void. Virtual particles are a concept within quantum field theory, which is a mathematical framework used to describe the behavior of particles and fields at a fundamental level. While virtual particles play a role in certain quantum processes, they are not directly related to the explanation of entanglement.
Quantum entanglement refers to a situation where two or more particles become correlated in such a way that the state of one particle is dependent on the state of the others, regardless of the distance between them. This correlation is typically explained within the framework of quantum mechanics, which is a mathematical theory that describes the behavior of particles and systems at the microscopic level.
According to quantum mechanics, entangled particles share a joint quantum state that cannot be decomposed into independent states for each particle. When a measurement is made on one of the entangled particles, its state becomes determined, and as a consequence, the state of the other entangled particle instantaneously becomes correlated, even if they are far apart. This instantaneous correlation, which is sometimes referred to as "spooky action at a distance," is a puzzling aspect of quantum mechanics that the EPR paradox highlighted.
Quantum entanglement is a fundamental aspect of quantum theory, and it has been experimentally verified through various experiments. It has found applications in quantum information processing, quantum cryptography, and quantum teleportation, among other areas. While there are ongoing debates and discussions about the nature and interpretation of quantum entanglement, explanations typically rely on the mathematical formalism of quantum mechanics rather than invoking virtual particles in the quantum void.