Is there empty space with null energy?

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The discussion centers on the concept of vacuum energy and whether empty space can exist with null energy. The consensus, as stated by user "mathman," is that empty space does not have null energy. This conclusion aligns with established physics principles regarding vacuum energy, which suggests that even in a vacuum, energy fluctuations occur.

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hi
my question is simple: is there empty space with null energy?
thx.
 
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