Explainers
The Casimir Effect: How Quantum Fluctuations Push Two Plates Together
The Casimir effect describes a measurable force that pulls two uncharged metal plates together in a vacuum, arising from quantum vacuum fluctuations. This phenomenon, predicted by Hendrik Casimir in 1948, demonstrates that "empty" space is not truly empty and has practical implications in nanotechnology.
Marcus Cole·October 25, 2026
