Casimir Physics: Geometry, Shape and Material
Statistical Mechanics
2010-05-25 v1
Abstract
The properties of fluctuation induced interactions like van der Waals and Casimir-Lifshitz forces are of interest in a plethora of fields ranging from biophysics to nanotechnology. Here we describe a general approach to compute these interactions. It is based on a combination of methods from statistical physics and scattering theory. We showcase how it is exquisitely suited to analyze a variety of previously unexplored phenomena. Examples are given to show how the interplay of geometry and material properties helps to understand and control these forces.
Cite
@article{arxiv.1003.0192,
title = {Casimir Physics: Geometry, Shape and Material},
author = {Thorsten Emig},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1003.0192},
year = {2010}
}
Comments
21 pages, 7 figures. Contribution to QFEXT09 proceedings