I read that there is more energy in 1 cubic cm of empty space....?

Question

than there is matter in the whole universe? I do not know the actual quotation but it's from Michael Talbot who wrote 'Holographic Universe' who happened to hold conversations with some of the forefathers (sp?) of Physics, so I presume he knew what he was talking about?

I have got my book in front of me.

...Bohm has a suggestion. According to our current understanding of physics, every region of space is awash with different kinds of fields composed of waves of varying lengths. Each wave always has at least some energy. When physicists calculate the minimum amount of energy a wave can possess, they find that every cubic centimeter of empty space contains more energy than the total energy of all the matter in the known universe!
Some physicists refuse to take this calculation seriously and believe it must be somehow be in error. Bohm thinks this infinite ocean of energy does exist....he feels most physicists ignore the existence of this enormous ocean of energy because, like fish who are unaware of the water in which they swim, they have been taught to focus primarily on objects embedded in the ocean, on matter.

Hope this makes more sense now.I know it's a bit l8 in the day to answer the question but maybe it warrants futher study by physicists?

Answer 1

Sounds bogus. If the space is completely empty, there's no matter and no energy. You might be thinking of "there more atoms in 1 cubic cm of [something] that there are stars in the universe"

Answer 2

Yes, according to quantum field theory, space is full of energy. It is called the zero point energy or vacuum energy, and its presence can be seen in the Casimir effect, the Unruh effect, and virtual particles.

There are people trying to tap this energy, and even a few who claim to have done it, but this is generally regarded as a crackpot activity. It is called "zero point" because it represents the lowest state of the system; this suggests it is impossible to extract without expending at least as much energy as you get out.

The theory needs work yet, as it implies things about the curvature of space and the expansion of the universe that do not appear to be real.

Answer 3

i visit attempt to simplify this hard question from 3 concerns: a) area , time and capability/count are all related. there is not any area if there is not any capability or count. This substitute into postulated by making use of Hawkings while he says that if there's a finite volume of capability and count interior the universe, then there's a finite universe yet with a no boundary situation. for occasion the exterior of an air balloon is finite, yet has no boundary situation on the exterior.you may pass around the balloon devoid of looking an "end" 2) as quickly as you draw close this theory. permit's communicate approximately area the place the two count or capability are interior reach. area is curved by making use of gravity forces ( a theoretical very tiny particle referred to as graviton) interior the gap ( greater efficient call it a "field") debris could be created and destroyed each and every of the time. interior Planck length ( a very tiny distance) actually they are able to pass to the destiny and are available lower back. So we could communicate approximately your " empty area", as a field 3) Now we could think of as area interior this galaxy in between stars or interior reach planets ( besides the undeniable fact that the assumption applies exterior the galaxies besides), besides the undeniable fact that this is way less confusing to make the assumption say between the sunlight and the earth. This area is crammed with trillions and trillions of light ( photons), different debris including neutrinos and gravitons. The neutrinos are so tiny that they are able to pass for the period of the exterior of the earth unmolested. whether the middle of the earth have been of lead, they could nevertheless pass unmolested and intensely few could collide with the nuclei of the atoms or the electrons as a thank you to reply to your question, particular area as we define it interior the conventional universe is crammed with debris and capability. How lots it relies upon how close you're to a radiating physique including a superstar or a planet.the huge bang left a backgound radiation , which continues to be contemporary in all instructions. Why, via fact the bang Bang took place suitable right here, and likewise interior the huge Deeper and likewise interior the Andromeda Galaxy and in all different galaxies as time and area have been created (i for my area have faith by making use of God) with the huge Bang. i'm hoping this clarifies your theory

Answer 4

Empty space does have energy, and there is evidence to suggest that vaccuum energy can explain dark energy. So there is some truth to that, but there is inconsistency to the calculation when compared to the measurement. So I would say we need to wait and see.

Answer 5

Yes, Vacuum energy of virtual particles is actually infinite and requires that we "normalize" to get back to reality. Amazingly the darn theory works and is actually used to calculate the attraction between charged particles and other fundamental physics!

Answer 6

If there's energy in the cubic cm then it's not empty. Also if it's empty there's nothing there, so how could you measure a cm3 of nothing, nothingness is boundless, so if you can measure it at any time it stops being nothing. Discuss

Answer 7

There is more activity in 1 cubic cm of empty space than there is brain matter in your empty head.

Answer 8

Zero point energy is an untested theory at this point. No one has tapped it yet...
Would be great, even if the quantity was much less than what you talk about.
Stargate Atlantis uses the concept. They use 'ZPM's, zero point modules.

Answer 9

Sounds odd

Answer 10

No. Not true. There is no energy. He doesn't know what he was talking