Zero-point energy
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title:
Zero-point energy
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Zero-point energy (ZPE) is the lowest possible energy that a quantum mechanical system may have. Unlike in classical mechanics, quantum systems constantly fluctuate in their lowest energy state as described by the Heisenberg uncertainty principle. Therefore, even at absolute zero, atoms and molecules retain some vibrational motion. Apart from atoms and molecules, the empty space of the vacuum also has these properties. According to quantum field theory, the universe can be thought of not as isol
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Lowest possible energy of a quantum system or field
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zero-point_energy
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2002-09-12T14:11:19Z
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2024-09-02T19:57:28Z
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