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The term ''classical vacuum'' as used in classical electromagnetism refers to | The term ''classical vacuum'' as used in classical electromagnetism and in the definition of the [[SI units]] refers to an ideal reference medium devoid of all particles, with ideal properties. These ideal properties include: independence from field strengths, direction, frequency, or polarization, and from temperature. | ||
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The term classical vacuum as used in classical electromagnetism and in the definition of the SI units refers to an ideal reference medium devoid of all particles, with ideal properties. These ideal properties include: independence from field strengths, direction, frequency, or polarization, and from temperature.