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Jun25-12, 11:24 AM   #1
 

vacuum polarization


Could the vacuum ever be polarized to become a dielectric? Has this ever been done?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vacuum_polarization
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Jun26-12, 07:29 AM   #2
 
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Quote by lufc88 View Post
Could the vacuum ever be polarized to become a dielectric? Has this ever been done?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vacuum_polarization
Yes , it can be and the explanation is given here :- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vacuum_polarization

Why don't you read the webpage of the link , you posted yourself.
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