The discussion revolves around the nature of virtual particles, their relationship with vacuum states, and implications for the concept of infinite matter. Participants explore theoretical aspects of virtual particles, their potential to become real under certain conditions, and the implications of vacuum energy, particularly in the context of the Casimir effect.
Participants express differing views on the nature and implications of virtual particles, with no consensus reached on whether they can become real or the nature of vacuum energy. The discussion remains unresolved with competing perspectives presented.
Some claims rely on specific interpretations of quantum mechanics and the Casimir effect, which may depend on definitions and assumptions about vacuum states and energy. The discussion does not resolve the mathematical or conceptual uncertainties surrounding these topics.
No, they don'tDonut said:Hi guys I have a question for you. Virtual particles can appear anywhere and when they have enough energy they turn into real.
Since it doesn't happen that question makes no senseDonut said:And if it happens long enough in a vacuum, will it remain a vacuum?
If the universe is infinite, then matter is infinite, but not having anything to do with virtual particlesDonut said:If not, then is matter infinite?
Please post reference links when making assertions like this at PF. Please make sure that the references are to credible scientific articles and not "Pop-Sci" articles. Thanks.Donut said:Virtual particles can appear anywhere and when they have enough energy they turn into real.
phinds said:No, they don't
AGAINBob Neurone said:In the Casimir effect, a force is actually measured between the two metallic plates. This was physically interpreted based on quantum vacuum fluctuations. By removing wavelength beyond a threshold the virtual particles ...