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Casimir effect

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Empty space is not really empty.

Casimir plates.svg
Casimir plates.svg
It has a tiny push. This push can move two flat plates. The plates want to move closer. It is a strange force. Can you feel it?
Casimir plates.svg
Casimir plates.svg

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