Surprises in Theoretical Casimir Physics Quantum Forces in Inhomogeneous Media /

• Main Author: Simpson, William M. R. (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2015.
• Series: Springer Theses, Recognizing Outstanding Ph.D. Research,
• Subjects: Physics.; Quantum field theory.; String theory.; Optics.; Electrodynamics.; Elementary particles (Physics).; Quantum Field Theories, String Theory.; Optics and Electrodynamics.; Elementary Particles, Quantum Field Theory.

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 theorie...

Table of Contents:

• 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. .