Repulsive Casimir forces produced in rectangular cavities: Possible measurements and applications
Other Condensed Matter
2015-06-24 v2 High Energy Physics - Phenomenology
Quantum Physics
Abstract
We perform a theoretical analysis of a setup intended to measure the repulsive (outward) Casimir forces predicted to exist inside of perfectly conducting rectangular cavities. We consider the roles of the conductivity of the real metals, of the temperature and surface roughness. The use of this repulsive force to reduce friction and wear in micro and nanoelectromechanical systems (MEMS and NEMS) is also considered.
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@article{arxiv.cond-mat/0410218,
title = {Repulsive Casimir forces produced in rectangular cavities: Possible measurements and applications},
author = {A. Gusso and A. G. M. Schmidt},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:cond-mat/0410218},
year = {2015}
}
Comments
Changed content, RevTex4, two column, 10 pages, 5 figures. Accepted for publication in the Brazilian Journal of Physics