Here is a relevant FAQ link about virtual particles suggested by anorlunda in a recent thread https://www.physicsforums.com/threads/particles-vs-virtual-particles-vs-fields.817640/#post-5132361
Link is http://math.ucr.edu/home/baez/physics/Quantum/virtual_particles.html
I see that virtual...
Like Dmitry, I am interested in the answer to his question.
I might expand on what I understand to be the intent of his question by adding:
“By general relativity, the mass of the first atom will distort space-time so there will be an apparent super tiny force acting on the second atom after...