William M.R. Simpson
Springer International Publishing
2015e druk, 2014
9783319093147
Surprises in Theoretical Casimir Physics
Quantum Forces in Inhomogeneous Media
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Gebonden, 177 blz.
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Engels
Springer International Publishing |
2015e druk, 2014
ISBN13: 9783319093147
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Onderdeel van serie
Springer Theses
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Samenvatting
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.
Specificaties
ISBN13:9783319093147
Taal:Engels
Bindwijze:gebonden
Aantal pagina's:177
Uitgever:Springer International Publishing
Druk:2015
Serie:Springer Theses
Inhoudsopgave
<p>Part I Foundations of Casimir Theory.- Casimir's Calculation.- Macroscopic Quantum Electrodynamics.- The Quantum Nature of the Casimir Force.- Part II Surprises in Casimir Theory.- The Cut-off-dependence of the Casimir Force.- The Divergence of the Casimir Stress.- Part III Conundrums in Casimir Theory.- The Casimir Force in a `Compressive' Medium.- The Casimir Force in Maxwell's Fish-Eye.- Outlook.- Appendices. </p><p>