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Zeteg
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I read about the Casimir effect right away, and the first thing that came to me was a question. If quantum fluctuations can in empty space can move two completely uncharged metal plates at small distances, then wouldn't that give the potential for a perpetual motion machine?
I realize perpetual motion machines are against the laws of physics, but then again, classical physics often don't apply to quantum mechanics, so would this be a possibility?
I realize that the machine would be sustained off the fluctuations of space, but as long as space is there--as long as we exist--then it would theoretically run, would it not? For that purpose, would it not be perpetual? Perhaps I don't have a deep enough understanding of the Casimir effect?
If someone could explain that'd be great :)
I realize perpetual motion machines are against the laws of physics, but then again, classical physics often don't apply to quantum mechanics, so would this be a possibility?
I realize that the machine would be sustained off the fluctuations of space, but as long as space is there--as long as we exist--then it would theoretically run, would it not? For that purpose, would it not be perpetual? Perhaps I don't have a deep enough understanding of the Casimir effect?
If someone could explain that'd be great :)