"Cecil Moore" bravely wrote to "All" (30 Nov 05 15:53:50)
--- on the heady topic of " Antenna reception theory"

CM From: Cecil Moore
CM Xref: core-easynews rec.radio.amateur.antenna:220639

I wonder if it is possible to directly measure an E field by the
effect of the virtual quanta in its close vicinity?

CM If the effect of virtual quanta could be measured,
CM would they still be virtual?

Yes, there is a measurable force. The Casimir Effect is the action
virtual particles have on a pair of parallel metal plates, pushing
them together (only by an extremely tiny amount). This is because more
virtual particles are created outside the plates than between them.

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