Interesting article on gravity and the zero-point energy

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The discussion centers on an article that claims to connect gravity and zero-point energy (ZPE), proposing that ZPE density correlates with the gravitational constant (G) and is influenced by cosmic microwave background (CMB) characteristics. The article suggests that ZPE particles interact with mass bodies to create gravitational forces and that superfluid helium results from helium atoms resonating with ZPE at low temperatures. However, the article has been criticized for its flawed methodology and unsupported claims, including the notion that photons consist of multiple particles and the introduction of a new particle type.

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Hi, I found this rather interesting article on gravity and the zero point energy. Here is the link and abstract

Abstract
When Planck introduced the 1/2 hv term to his 1911 black body equation he showed that there is a residual energy remaining at zero degree K after all thermal energy ceased. Other investigators, including Lamb, Casimir, and Dirac added to this information. Today zero point energy (ZPE) is accepted as an established condition. The purpose of this paper is to demonstrate that the density of the ZPE is given by the gravity constant (G) and the characteristics of its particles are revealed by the cosmic microwave background (CMB). Eddies of ZPE particles created by flow around mass bodies reduce the pressure normal to the eddy flow and are responsible for the force of gravity. Helium atoms resonate with ZPE particles at low temperature to produce superfluid helium. High velocity micro vortices of ZPE particles about a basic particle or particles are responsible for electromagnetic forces. The speed of light is the speed of the wave front in the ZPE and its value is a function of the temperature and density of the ZPE.
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1875389212025151
 
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Unfortunately that paper is incredibly flawed. It attempts to explain at least 3 of the 4 fundamental forces of nature and proposes a multitude of poorly supported ideas, such as photons being composed of multiple particles, FTL, and a new type of particle to explain all of this. It's as if the authors never learned why we developed our current ideas in the first place, instead being focused on trying to push out the most breakthrough-oriented paper ever. It's difficult to believe that someone who understands enough science to write this paper doesn't understand enough science to not write it.

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