Quantum fluctuations refer to the temporary changes in the energy of a point in space, arising from the uncertainty principle of quantum mechanics. These fluctuations are crucial in the behavior of quantum fields and play a significant role in phenomena like vacuum energy and the creation of virtual particles. They demonstrate that even in a perfect vacuum, the lowest energy state is not completely empty but instead filled with transient activity.
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