Surprises in theoretical casimir physics : Quantum Forces in Inhomogeneous Media /

Despite more than half a century of theoretical work, the Casimir effect is still not as fully understood as some suppose. In this treatise, the author uncovers new puzzles and paradoxes concerning this mysterious phenomenon. In particular, he clearly demonstrates that the most sophisticated theorie...

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Auteur principal: Simpson, William M. R. (Auteur)
Collectivité auteur: SpringerLink (Online service)
Format: eBook
Langue:English
Publié: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2015.
Collection:Springer Theses, Recognizing Outstanding Ph.D. Research,
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Table des matières:
  • Part I Foundations of Casimir Theory
  • Casimir's Calculation
  • Macroscopic Quantum Electrodynamics
  • The Quantum Nature of the Casimir Force
  • Part II Surprises in Casimir Theory
  • The Cut-off-dependence of the Casimir Force
  • The Divergence of the Casimir Stress
  • Part III Conundrums in Casimir Theory
  • The Casimir Force in a `Compressive' Medium
  • The Casimir Force in Maxwell's Fish-Eye
  • Outlook
  • Appendices. .