scholarly journals Extraction of Zero-Point Energy from the Vacuum: Assessment of Stochastic Electrodynamics-Based Approach as Compared to Other Methods

Atoms ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 51 ◽  
Author(s):  
Garret Moddel ◽  
Olga Dmitriyeva
Keyword(s):  
Detailed Balance ◽  
Zero Point ◽  
Zero Point Energy ◽  
Stochastic Electrodynamics ◽  
Point Energy ◽  
The Third ◽  
Point Field ◽  
Nonlinear Processing ◽  
Mechanical Extraction ◽  
Energy From The Vacuum

In research articles and patents several methods have been proposed for the extraction of zero-point energy from the vacuum. None of the proposals have been reliably demonstrated, yet they remain largely unchallenged. In this paper the underlying thermodynamics principles of equilibrium, detailed balance, and conservation laws are presented for zero-point energy extraction. The proposed methods are separated into three classes: nonlinear processing of the zero-point field, mechanical extraction using Casimir cavities, and the pumping of atoms through Casimir cavities. The first two approaches are shown to violate thermodynamics principles, and therefore appear not to be feasible, no matter how innovative their execution. The third approach, based upon stochastic electrodynamics, does not appear to violate these principles, but may face other obstacles. Initial experimental results are tantalizing but, given the lower than expected power output, inconclusive.

scholarly journals On the Nature of Space and the Emergence of the New Physics Some Speculations

2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (6) ◽  
pp. 25
Author(s):  
Philip J. Tattersall
Keyword(s):  
Electromagnetic Radiation ◽  
Zero Point ◽  
New Physics ◽  
Fundamental Aspect ◽  
Zero Point Energy ◽  
Stochastic Electrodynamics ◽  
Point Energy ◽  
Gravitational Effects

<p class="1Body">In reflecting on the emergent ideas of Stochastic Electrodynamics (SED) the author suggests that the zero point activity, also termed ‘vacuum noise,’ is not only a fundamental aspect of space, but is space itself.</p><p class="1Body">Recent experiments are discussed in which electromagnetic radiation has been shown to cause changes in gravitational effects. This essay speculates that the zero point energy may be responsible.</p>

scholarly journals An investigation into the existence of zero-point energy in the Rock-Salt Lattice by an X-Ray Diffraction Method

1928 ◽  
Vol 118 (779) ◽  
pp. 334-350 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Rock Salt ◽  
Diffraction Method ◽  
Zero Point ◽  
Temperature Factor ◽  
X Rays ◽  
Zero Point Energy ◽  
Chlorine Atoms ◽  
Point Energy ◽  
X Ray ◽  
State Of Rest

In the present paper we shall attempt to collate the results of four separate lines of research which, taken together, appear to provide some interesting checks between theory and experiment. The investigations to be considered are (1) the discussion by Waller* and by Wentzel,† on the basis of the quantum (wave) mechanics, of the scattering of radiation by an atom ; (2) the calculation by Hartree of the Schrödinger distribution of charge in the atoms of chlorine and sodium ; (3) the measurements of James and Miss Firth‡ of the scattering power of the sodium and chlorine atoms in the rock-salt crystal for X-rays at a series of temperatures extending as low as the temperature of liquid air ; and (4) the theoretical discussion of the temperature factor of X-ray reflexion by Debye§ and by Waller.∥ Application of the laws of scattering to the distribution of charge calculated for the sodium and chlorine atoms, enables us to calculate the coherent atomic scattering for X-radiation, as a function of the angle of scattering and of the wave-length, for these atoms in a state of rest, assuming that the frequency of the X-radiation is higher than, and not too near the frequency of the K - absorption edge for the atom.¶ From the observed scattering power at the temperature of liquid air, and from the measured value of the temperature factor, we can, by applying the theory of the temperature effect, calculate the scattering power at the absolute zero, or rather for the atom reduced to a state of rest. The extrapolation to a state of rest will differ according to whether we assume the existence or absence of zero point energy in the crystal lattice. Hence we may hope, in the first place to test the agreement between the observed scattering power and that calculated from the atomic model, and in the second place to see whether the experimental results indicate the presence of zero-point energy or no.

scholarly journals Zero-Point Energy Leakage in Quantum Thermal Bath Molecular Dynamics Simulations

2016 ◽  
Vol 12 (12) ◽  
pp. 5688-5697 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fabien Brieuc ◽  
Yael Bronstein ◽  
Hichem Dammak ◽  
Philippe Depondt ◽  
Fabio Finocchi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Molecular Dynamics ◽  
Molecular Dynamics Simulations ◽  
Zero Point ◽  
Thermal Bath ◽  
Zero Point Energy ◽  
Point Energy ◽  
Energy Leakage ◽  
Dynamics Simulations

Electric field induced phase transition in first order ferroelectrics with large zero point energy

2008 ◽  
Vol 387 (1) ◽  
pp. 115-122 ◽  
Author(s):  
C.L. Wang ◽  
J.C. Li ◽  
M.L. Zhao ◽  
J.L. Zhang ◽  
W.L. Zhong ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Phase Transition ◽  
Electric Field ◽  
Zero Point ◽  
Zero Point Energy ◽  
Point Energy ◽  
First Order

The zero-point energy for rotation

1978 ◽  
Vol 285 (1) ◽  
pp. 93-99 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. -G. Reinhard
Keyword(s):  
Zero Point ◽  
Zero Point Energy ◽  
Point Energy
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