Dead paradigms and killer paradigms. (In Spanish)

TL;DR

This paper explores how scientific research development is shaped by theoretical frameworks, focusing on the evolving concept of vacuum in physics and its pedagogical importance for understanding modern physics.

Contribution

It provides a historical and conceptual analysis of the vacuum concept, highlighting its influence on scientific paradigms and offering accessible explanations for non-specialists.

Findings

The vacuum concept has undergone significant conceptual changes throughout history.

Theoretical frameworks deeply influence research directions and interpretations.

Understanding the vacuum is crucial for grasping modern physics concepts.

Abstract

I study, by some specific examples, how the development of a scientific research project is strongly influenced by the theoretical framework at which research is done. Special attention is paid to the deep changes that the physical concept of vacuum has undergone through history. I also include a pedagogical explanation (suitable for non-specialist readers) of the central role played by this concept in present-day theoretical physics.