The Casimir Effect and the Foundations of Statistical Physics
Quantum Physics
2010-05-25 v1
Abstract
The Lifshitz theory and its modifications are discussed with respect to the Nernst heat theorem and the experimental data of several recent experiments. An analysis of all available information leads to the conclusion that some concepts of statistical physics might need reconsideration.
Cite
@article{arxiv.0912.3877,
title = {The Casimir Effect and the Foundations of Statistical Physics},
author = {V. M. Mostepanenko and G. L. Klimchitskaya},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:0912.3877},
year = {2010}
}
Comments
11 pages. Contribution to the Proceedings of QFEXT09, Norman, OK, September 21-25, 2009