Power From Quantum Space via the Casimir Effect
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A company claims to harness energy from quantum space via the Casimir Effect, sparking skepticism and debate among HN commenters about its validity and potential applications.
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gus_massa
3 months ago
1 replyThe Casimir effect is real, but it's not possible to extract energy from it.
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3 months ago
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