Space-time geometry of quantum dielectrics
General Physics
2009-11-06 v2 Optics
Abstract
Light experiences dielectric matter as an effective gravitational field and matter experiences light as a form of gravity as well. Light and matter waves see each other as dual space-time metrics, thus establishing a unique model in field theory. Actio et reactio are governed by Abraham's energy-momentum tensor and equations of state for quantum dielectrics.
Cite
@article{arxiv.physics/0001064,
title = {Space-time geometry of quantum dielectrics},
author = {Ulf Leonhardt},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:physics/0001064},
year = {2009}
}