Zero point energy as 5th fundamental force

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Oct 5, 2006

I heard it suggested that the casmir effect could be related to a 5th fundamental force. I thought it was interesting, but can't explain my reasoning to thinking it was. Why couldn't it be? I almost stutter. Input?

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Oct 6, 2006

Well, I don't think it could really be considered a "fundemental force", because it is an application of another force, ellectromagnetic radiation.

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