"Casimir force" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Casimir forces [plural]
Etymology: After Hendrik Casimir, Dutch physicist. Head templates: {{en-noun}} Casimir force (plural Casimir forces)
  1. (quantum field theory) A physical force of attraction between very closely separated objects, due to random quantum fluctuations of the electromagnetic field in a vacuum; it is inversely proportional to the fourth power of the distance of separation Wikipedia link: Casimir force, Hendrik Casimir Synonyms: Casimir effect Translations (a physical force of attraction between very closely separated objects): força Casimir [feminine] (Portuguese), força de Casimir [feminine] (Portuguese)

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