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The Empty Atom Myth: Why “Nothing” Isn’t Empty at All

Go to https://groundnews.com/physics to stay fully informed about physics, other sciences, and more. Subscribe through my link to get 40% off the unlimited vantage plan, the same one I use, which breaks down to just $5/month with my discount. You can help support this channel via the Physics Explained Patreon account:   / physicsexplained   We’ve all heard the claim: atoms are mostly empty space. That if you zoomed in far enough, you’d find 99.9999999999999% of an atom is just… nothing. But this idea, while popular, is deeply misleading. In this video, we dive into the quantum reality behind that empty space — and reveal what truly fills the “void” inside atoms. From the discovery of the nucleus to the rise of quantum field theory, we’ll explore how jittering fields, zero-point energy, and vacuum fluctuations reshape our understanding of what “nothing” really is. Along the way, you’ll learn: Why Rutherford’s model gave birth to the “empty atom” idea How quantum mechanics replaced orbits with wavefunctions What happens when we include special relativity How vacuum fluctuations lead to real, measurable effects — like the Lamb shift Why “empty” space may be the most physically active place in the universe Whether you’re new to quantum physics or deep into field theory, this episode will change how you think about the very fabric of reality. You can follow me on instagram:   / physics_explained_ig   You can follow me on X:   / physicsexplain1   References: https://journals.aps.org/pr/pdf/10.11... https://quantummechanics.ucsd.edu/ph1... https://gravityandlevity.wordpress.co... https://www.webofstories.com/play/fre... http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/...    • Freeman Dyson - The Lamb shift (64/157)