The Surprising Concept of Nothing in the Universe

🔍Nothingness in the universe is not as straightforward as it may seem, as even empty space is seething with virtual particles.

📏The vacuum in the Large Hadron Collider at CERN is the closest thing we have to nothing, yet it still contains particles and the laws of physics.

⏰True nothingness would involve the absence of matter, energy, the laws of physics, and even time itself.

🌌There are regions in the universe, such as intergalactic space, where matter is extremely sparse, but the laws of physics still apply.

🌌In an entirely separate universe with no laws of physics, matter, or energy, there would be true nothingness.

Is there truly 'nothing' in the universe?

—While the concept of 'nothing' can be complex, there are regions in the universe, such as intergalactic space, where matter is extremely sparse. However, even in these regions, the laws of physics still apply, indicating the absence of true nothingness.

What is the closest thing to nothing?

—The vacuum in the Large Hadron Collider at CERN, where matter is extremely sparse, and particles are controlled, is the closest we can come to nothing. However, it still contains particles and is subject to the laws of physics.

Can true nothingness exist?

—True nothingness would involve the absence of matter, energy, the laws of physics, and even time itself. While it is a concept that can be contemplated, it is difficult to envision a state of existence without any of these elements.

What is intergalactic space?

—Intergalactic space refers to the vast regions of space between galaxies, where matter is extremely sparse. However, even in intergalactic space, there is still a presence of matter, albeit in much lower concentrations compared to galactic regions.

Are there regions in the universe with no particles?

—In the vast expanse of the universe, there are regions such as intergalactic space, where matter is extremely sparse. However, even these regions still contain a small number of particles, though significantly less than areas with higher concentrations of matter.

00:04In this video, Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice discuss the concept of nothingness in the universe.

00:28Nothingness is not as straightforward as it may seem, as even empty space is seething with virtual particles.

01:02The vacuum in the Large Hadron Collider at CERN is the closest thing to nothing, yet it still contains particles and the laws of physics.

01:50True nothingness would involve the absence of matter, energy, the laws of physics, and even time itself.

03:20There are regions in the universe, such as intergalactic space, where matter is extremely sparse, but the laws of physics still apply.

08:10In an entirely separate universe with no laws of physics, matter, or energy, there would be true nothingness.