The zero-point field and the emergence of the quantum

2014 ◽  
Vol 23 (09) ◽  
pp. 1450049 ◽  
Author(s):  
L. de la Peña ◽  
A. M. Cetto ◽  
A. Valdés-Hernandes
Keyword(s):  
Quantum Mechanics ◽  
Radiation Field ◽  
Quantum Electrodynamics ◽  
Zero Point ◽  
Nonrelativistic Quantum ◽  
Quantum Formalism ◽  
Point Field ◽  
Physical Elements

A new way of arriving at the quantum formalism is presented, based on the recognition of the reality of the random zero-point radiation field (ZPF). The quantization of both matter and radiation field is shown to emerge as a result of the permanent interaction of matter with the ZPF. Quantum mechanics (QM) is obtained both in its Schrödinger and its Heisenberg version, under certain well-defined conditions and approximations. The theory provides for an explanation of the origin of entanglement. Further, the same physical elements and hypotheses allow us to cross the doorway and go beyond QM, to the realm of (nonrelativistic) quantum electrodynamics (QED).

scholarly journals Energy Considerations of Classical Electromagnetic Zero-Point Radiation and a Specific Probability Calculation in Stochastic Electrodynamics

Atoms ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 50
Author(s):  
Daniel C. Cole
Keyword(s):  
Radiation Field ◽  
Quantum Electrodynamics ◽  
Zero Point ◽  
New Method ◽  
Stochastic Electrodynamics ◽  
Probability Calculation

The zero-point (ZP) radiation field in stochastic electrodynamics (SED) is considered to be formally infinite, or perhaps bounded by mechanisms yet to be revealed someday. A similar situation holds in quantum electrodynamics (QED), although there the ZP field is considered to be “virtual”. The first part of this article addresses the concern by some about the related disturbing concept of “extracting energy” from this formally, enormous source of energy. The second part of this article introduces a new method for calculating probabilities of fields in SED, which can be extended to linear oscillators in SED.

Quantum Mechanics as an Emergent Property of Ergodic Systems Embedded in the Zero-point Radiation Field

2009 ◽  
Vol 39 (11) ◽  
pp. 1240-1272 ◽  
Author(s):  
L. de la Peña ◽  
A. Valdés-Hernández ◽  
A. M. Cetto
Keyword(s):  
Quantum Mechanics ◽  
Radiation Field ◽  
Zero Point ◽  
Emergent Property

NONRELATIVISTIC LAMB-SHIFT CALCULATIONS FOR S-STATES OF HYDROGENIC ATOMS

1995 ◽  
Vol 09 (20) ◽  
pp. 1289-1295
Author(s):  
J. SEKE
Keyword(s):  
Dirac Equation ◽  
Radiation Field ◽  
Quantum Electrodynamics ◽  
Lamb Shift ◽  
Nonrelativistic Quantum ◽  
Second Quantization ◽  
Field Interaction ◽  
First Time ◽  
S States

It is shown, for the first time to our knowledge, that the Lamb shift for S-states of hydrogenic atoms can be almost completely calculated by applying the methods of nonrelativistic quantum electrodynamics and without using the Dirac equation and the second quantization for the electron. By taking into account the spin-radiation-field interaction the Lamb shift to order of α5 is calculated for different S-states.

Casimir stress in spherical media when εμ = 1

1984 ◽  
Vol 62 (8) ◽  
pp. 805-810 ◽  
Author(s):  
I. Brevik ◽  
H. Kolbenstvedt
Keyword(s):  
Energy Density ◽  
Negative Pressure ◽  
Spherical Surface ◽  
Zero Point ◽  
Source Theory ◽  
Stress Components ◽  
Point Field

The radial and azimuthal stress components of the electromagnetic zero-point field are calculated inside and outside a spherical surface dividing two media of permeabilities μ1 and μ2. The corresponding permittivities ε1 and ε2 are such that εμ = 1 everywhere. Schwinger's source theory is used. In the inside region all stress components are negative, corresponding to a negative pressure. In the outside region the signs of the angular stress components are reversed, similar to the case for the energy density.

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