Casimir effect

The Casimir effect: the energy of the vacuum between two metal plates

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At the heart of the mysteries of quantum physics, the “Casimir effect” intrigues with its counterintuitive origin: an invisible yet tangible force of attraction manifests between two metallic plates placed at an infinitesimal distance in a vacuum. This interaction results not from an electric charge or magnetization, but from the fluctuating nature of the vacuum … Read more

The Casimir effect and its theoretical implications

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L'effet Casimir et ses implications théoriques

IN BRIEF Casimir Effect: quantum phenomenon predicted by Hendrik Casimir in 1948. Attractive force between two conductive plates in a perfect vacuum. Based on fluctuations of the electromagnetic field. Sheds light on the physical reality of the vacuum and its interaction with matter. Can lead to repulsive phenomena under certain conditions. Related to divergent series … Read more