Why Absolute Zero Is Impossible
May 29, 2026
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as posted by the channelIn this conversation, Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-host Chuck Nice explore why absolute zero can never truly be reached, diving into quantum fluctuations, zero-point energy, and the limits of thermodynamics. The discussion then shifts into photons, infrared radiation, the cosmic microwave background, and how even “darkness” is still filled with invisible light and energy.
From 'Zero Point Energy, New Phases of Matter and the Weight of the Universe | Cosmic Queries #108'
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