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Zero Point Energy Demystified

Quantum Mechanics predicts virtual particles. Or rather the mathematics of probabilities used to describe the quantum realm necessitates including virtual particles.

In 1948 physicist Henry Casimir proposed that a force may exist between to charged plates. This was confirmed in 1997 and called “The Casimir Effect”.

The proof of this requires the experiment be done in a total vacuum. In this vacuum we can see the effect of virtual particles. The density of virtual energy is greater surrounding the two charged plates then between them. This results in the plates being pushed together. This is the Casimir Effect. And Virtual particles were finally proven to exist.

However, there is a discrepancy between the mathematical prediction of virtual energy and the actually measurement of it.  The mathematical prediction of virtual energy of just the electromagnetic field itself is 10 to the power of 112 ergs per centimeter cubed. The observed power of the vacuum state suggest only 10 to the power of minus 8 urges per centimeter cubed.

The discrepancy between these two measurements has caused a lot of confusion. The vacuum state promising to be a source of infinite energy is one of them.

This makes for great Sci-Fi but not much else.

Here at Species Universe we are trying to make an argument for the Universe to be some kind of living organism. But this claim is meant to be achievable within the realm of what we already know thorough modern physics.

Anything that helps clarify how things really work will only help substantiate one way or the other whether or not these claims here on Species Universe have any validity or not.

Please follow along  with this excellent video by PBS Space Time clearly explaining away the mystery behind virtual energy! It can only help all causes in the long run!

• Mathematical probabilities of Quantum Mechanics have to include the prediction of virtual particles and virtual energy.
• The Casimir Effect finally accomplished in 1997 verified virtual energy.
• Correctly understanding virtual energy can dispel the misunderstandings surrounding it.

“As we discussed on our episode of vacuum catastrophe this mismatch between the measured and theoretical values of vacuum energy is one of the greatest unsolved problems in physics.”

Related Content:

• The Casimir Effect (5 Minute YouTube Explanation)

References:

• PBS Space Time (YouTube Channel)
• Phil Labrum (YouTube Channel)

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