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Zero point energy generator
Zero-point energy is a hypothetical energy contained in a system at absolute zero temperature . Since it is possible to lower the temperature of some systems to below zero kelvin (by cooling them with another body which has even lower temperature), the question arises whether there can be such a thing as "negative" kinetic energy. How could one have more than nothing? As far back as 1849, William Thomson (Lord Kelvin) identified this notion as being physically meaningless, calling it an example of scientific nonsense. Nevertheless, many believe that by harnessing ZPE or "vacuum flux ser
In short, there seems to be evidence that ZPE exists. For instance, the Casimir effect shows that two metal plates close together attract each other when vacuum is between them . This goes against our intuition about 'nothing', which suggests it should have no attractive force, so here we are faced with a paradox: how can nothing exert an attractive force?
ZPE, being the hypothetical source of all energy in our universe, is often also called "vacuum flux ser" or 'the quantum vacuum', a term referring to the quantum mechanical fluctuations permeating empty space. It has been suggested that ZPE might be harnessed in future technology for generating power from an otherwise empty region of space . If this were possible, it would provide an essentially inexhaustible source of energy which could have implications for issues such as global warming and oil dependence.
It's just a thought.
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