Quantum Gravity and String Theory

    

Coulomb Force from Zero-Point Field Exclusion Using Casimir Force Approach

Authors: Nigel B. Cook

We propose that the Coulomb force emerges from the zero-point field, initially manifesting as the Casimir force (∝ 1/d^4) between two event horizon-sized "plates" (electrons or an electron-positron pair), which is then converted to the Coulomb form (∝ 1/d^2) via total exclusion of virtual photon exchange between charges. Using Heisenberg’s uncertainty principle and a black hole cutoff (λ_min = 2Gm/c^2), we derive the Casimir force, then show how vacuum polarization shielding—quantified by the running coupling α(Q2)—adjusts the magnitude and distance dependence to match Coulomb’s law. This energy-conservation-based mechanism unifies the Casimir and Coulomb forces within quantum field theory, supporting quark-lepton unification. Diagrams aid understanding this QFT mechanism.

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[v1] 2025-04-10 20:09:12
[v2] 2025-04-14 00:58:03

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