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Gold Barz
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In the heat death of the universe? where would it get its energy needed to fluctuate?
Could Quantum Fluctuations Happen Even
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In summary, the conversation discusses the possibility of heat death in the universe and whether or not it could occur due to the lack of available energy. It is suggested that the stability of our universe at both the macroscopic and sub-atomic levels may prevent heat death from happening. The concept of quantum fluctuations is also mentioned, with the possibility that these fluctuations could still occur in the heat death scenario.
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Gold Barz
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Anybody?...
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marlon
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Gold Barz said:
Just ask yourself this question ? Are QFT-like processes taking place in this particular case (strong, weak interactions...) if so, the answer is YES
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Starship
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Maybe that's the reason why heat death cannot happen. Our universe appears to be super-stable, both at the macroscopic and sub-atomic level. Maybe further understanding of the CMB would answer this question once and for all.
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Not to sound ignorant, but what is a quantum fluctuation? 
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marlon said:
So in heat death, some virtual particles/bubbles could still become real for a quick instant?
Related to Could Quantum Fluctuations Happen Even
1. Could quantum fluctuations happen even in a vacuum?
Yes, quantum fluctuations can occur even in a vacuum. In quantum mechanics, a vacuum is not truly empty but rather is filled with a constantly fluctuating "sea" of virtual particles. These particles can pop in and out of existence due to quantum uncertainty, leading to fluctuations in energy and other properties of the vacuum.
2. How do quantum fluctuations affect the behavior of particles?
Quantum fluctuations can cause particles to behave in unpredictable ways. This is because the uncertainty principle in quantum mechanics states that we cannot know both the position and momentum of a particle at the same time. Therefore, particles can have varying energies and momenta, leading to fluctuations in their behavior.
3. Can quantum fluctuations be observed in everyday life?
No, quantum fluctuations are typically only observed at very small scales, such as at the level of subatomic particles. However, their effects can be seen in phenomena such as radioactive decay and the Casimir effect, which is the attraction between two uncharged plates due to quantum fluctuations in the vacuum.
4. Are quantum fluctuations responsible for the uncertainty in quantum measurements?
Yes, quantum fluctuations play a role in the uncertainty inherent in quantum measurements. As mentioned before, the uncertainty principle states that we cannot know both the position and momentum of a particle at the same time, and this uncertainty is due in part to quantum fluctuations.
5. Can quantum fluctuations be harnessed for practical applications?
Yes, quantum fluctuations have been harnessed for various practical applications, such as in quantum computing and quantum sensing. By understanding and controlling quantum fluctuations, scientists are able to develop new technologies and improve existing ones.
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