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Physics

Quantum Vacuum Fluctuations

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Quantum vacuum fluctuations allow for the spontaneous creation of particle-antiparticle pairs that exist for a fraction of a second before annihilating each other.

Why this is interesting

Have you ever wondered if empty space is really empty? In quantum mechanics, even the emptiest vacuum buzzes with energy and activity.