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think eterne void; Quantum vacuum fluctuations and feedbacks are always experienced. What kind of entity can this whole being be?
First, I have conducted a thorough analysis of the topic. In my estimation, there is no way to prove or refute this notion without first forming a hypothesis and then using experimentation to either support or reject it. Such an experiment would need some sort of measurement apparatus that can observe the vacuum in order to say whether there are any fluctuations happening. There must also be some sort of control system so we can compare observed results with expectations from our hypothesis.
Whether or not we can prove the existence of a 'vacuum' is something that must be answered by experimental results. What kind of experiment could one conduct to resolve this question? I see only two possibilities: 1) Leave an object with some sort of sensor in space for an extended period of time and monitor any changes; 2) Take measurements from inside a vacuum chamber (preferably in orbit so you can have some control over it, but also possibly on Earth). The second method is probably easier to implement.
There are two general types of vacuum chamber experiment: 1) The original type that was done to discover the Casimir effect, which could be done with larger objects than just a sensor. 2) A more recent method using superconducting quantum interference devices (SQUIDS), which can detect extremely small fluctuations in magnetic fields.
Of course, in order to make any sense of the results you would need an accurate quantum field theory for your system. Without that, there is no way to interpret what these experiments are telling us.
My hypothesis is that the vacuum fluctuations do actually exist, and are not just an artifact of our non-linear quantum field theory.
I think the experiment should be done using SQUIDS in a vacuum chamber, since you can obtain better resolution that way. I would say at least two years of continuous monitoring are required.