Published March 12, 2003 | Version v1
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An Experimental Exploration of the Quantum Vacuum through the Casimir Force

Creators

  • 1. University of California, Riverside, CA (United States)

Description

Quantum theory predicts that the vacuum (empty space) is filled with virtual particles also referred to as zero point energy. H.B.G.Casimir, calculated an extraordinary property, that two uncharged metallic plates placed parallel in vacuum, would experience an attractive force due to the alteration of the zero point electromagnetic energy. Some of the fascinating aspects of the force, its implications and its measurements will be discussed.

Availability note (English)

Available from Video. http://vmsstreamer1.fnal.gov/VMS_Site_02/Lectures/Colloquium/Mohideen/vf001.htm

Additional details

Identifiers

URL
http://vmsstreamer1.fnal.gov/VMS_Site_02/Lectures/Colloquium/Mohideen/vf001.htm;

Publishing Information

Imprint Pagination
vp.

Conference

Title
Fermilab Colloquia, Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory (FNAL)
Dates
12 Mar 2003
Place
Batavia, IL (United States)

INIS

Country of Publication
United States
Country of Input or Organization
United States
INIS RN
43079056
Subject category
S72: PHYSICS OF ELEMENTARY PARTICLES AND FIELDS;
Resource subtype / Literary indicator
Conference, Non-conventional Literature
Descriptors DEI
CASIMIR EFFECT; EXPLORATION; VIDEO FILES; VIRTUAL PARTICLES
Descriptors DEC
DOCUMENT TYPES; ELEMENTARY PARTICLES

Optional Information

Contract/Grant/Project number
AC02-07CH11359
Notes
run time 00:49:23
Funding organization
USDOE Office of Science (United States)