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General Discussion => Science & Nature => Topic started by: sam on May 18, 2010, 02:35

Title: Gravity might amplify quantum fluctuations, create astrophysical objects
Post by: sam on May 18, 2010, 02:35

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In a new study, physicists have proposed that gravity could trigger a runaway effect in quantum fluctuations, causing them to grow so large that the quantum field’s vacuum energy density could dominate its classical energy density. This vacuum-dominance effect, which emerges under some specific but reasonable conditions, contrasts with the widely held belief that the influence of gravity on quantum phenomena should be small and subdominant.

http://www.physorg.com/news193330592.html


hmm....

Title: Re: Gravity might amplify quantum fluctuations, create astrophysical objects
Post by: Clive on May 18, 2010, 07:26

I love these "make up the theory first then fnd the evidence" ideas.  But that's how black holes were discovered too.   :laugh:

Title: Re: Gravity might amplify quantum fluctuations, create astrophysical objects
Post by: sam on May 18, 2010, 14:27

lol