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can elementary particles be created out of nothing ?

 
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Nov28-12, 01:19 PM   #1
 

can elementary particles be created out of nothing ?

can elementary particles be created out of nothing ?
i mean in the universe ? can elementary particles just pop into existence out of nothing ?

if yes, how ?


BTW, i know there's no "nothing" or "nothingness".
 
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Nov28-12, 01:42 PM   #2
 
Where would the energy come from?
 
Nov28-12, 01:59 PM   #3
 
derek, ever heard about "Casimir Effect" ?
 
Nov28-12, 02:30 PM   #4
 

can elementary particles be created out of nothing ?

Yes, as long as conservation laws are obeyed. Vacuum has nonzero energy density.
 
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