What is Space Made of? Is Empty Space Completely Empty?
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 Published On Apr 10, 2024

The video explains what is space made of and is empty space really empty? It explains what is the vacuum energy or zero-point energy.
The space including the vacuum space, that we think of as empty is not actually empty. It is full of activities at the quantum level of existence. Fields like electromagnetism and the Higgs field are always moving and changing here.
It's like an invisible dance floor where particles and antiparticles spontaneously pop into existence and promptly annihilate each other, all within a fraction of a second. This dance, driven by quantum uncertainty, contributes to the energy of the vacuum, known as vacuum energy or zero-point energy.
Furthermore, the fabric of space itself is not static. It can warp and bend in response to the presence of mass and energy, as described by Einstein's theory of general relativity. This bending of space is what we perceive as gravity, shaping the movements of celestial bodies and the structure of the universe.
So, while empty space may appear tranquil to our senses, it is a vibrant and dynamic realm at the quantum and cosmic scales. It is full of fluctuating fields, fleeting particles, and the ever-present influence of gravity.

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