The Emergence Machine

Vacuum

abstract · physics · Level 10 · E0

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Emergence definition

A form of energy transfer, characterized by wave-like propagation and the transfer of energy through space, leads to a region of space devoid of matter and radiation, characterized by the absence of particles and the presence of only electromagnetic waves.

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Wiktionary senses

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Historical origin

Origin language
English

Prerequisite chain

Possible path of this concept down to the fundamental substrate.

thisfoundationsL10L9L8L7L2L1L0VacuumRadiationParticleServing… intermediate l…FormLifeMassMovementActionChangeMatterMotionEnergyPatternSpaceTimeE1 concrete → E14 abstract

Neighborhood

Direct prerequisites above, concepts that depend on this one below.

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Prerequisites

What you need to understand first.

  • Radiation L9 (requires)
    A region of space devoid of matter and radiation, characterized by the absence of particles and the presence of only electromagnetic waves.