Tag: Dark Energy

  • Vacuum Energy

    Introduction In quantum field theory, vacuum energy is the zero-point energy of all the fields in space. This includes both the electromagnetic field and the other fundamental fields. It’s the lowest possible energy that a quantum mechanical physical system may have and is the energy of empty space. Zero-Point Energy The notion of vacuum energy…

  • Dark Energy

    Dark energy is a theoretical form of energy that is thought to be responsible for the observed accelerated expansion of the universe. This mysterious and still poorly understood form of energy was first proposed in the late 20th century to explain the unexpected findings from observations of distant supernovae. Basic Understanding of Dark Energy In…