Surprises in Theoretical Casimir Physics
Quantum Forces in Inhomogeneous Media
Nonfiction, Science & Nature, Science, Physics, Electricity, Quantum Theory
| Author: | William M.R. Simpson | ISBN: | 9783319093154 |
| Publisher: | Springer International Publishing | Publication: | November 19, 2014 |
| Imprint: | Springer | Language: | English |
| Author: | William M.R. Simpson |
| ISBN: | 9783319093154 |
| Publisher: | Springer International Publishing |
| Publication: | November 19, 2014 |
| Imprint: | Springer |
| Language: | English |
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 theories fail when confronted with dielectrics in which the refractive index is not uniform but gradually changes.
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 theories fail when confronted with dielectrics in which the refractive index is not uniform but gradually changes.
