> > > That weird one that involves forcing fluids through
> atomic-scale
> > > channels in semiconductors (what IS it called?)
> >
> > You may be thinking of Casmir effect.
> > If not, add it to your list.
> > It will be THE source of energy once people stop
> arguing about whether
> > there is actually any zero point energy.

Nope, not Casimir.  Casimir probably should be, though.

> There must be - they use "Zero Point Modules" in
> Stargate Atlantis!  :-)
>
> Errr - just what *is* zero point energy?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zero_point_energy

Not an easy concept to grasp.

Mike H.

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