Fluctuation-induced forces between atoms and surfaces: the Casimir-Polder interaction

DOI10.1007/978-3-642-20288-9_11zbMATH Open1246.81342arXiv1010.3046OpenAlexW1549283544WikidataQ62578822 ScholiaQ62578822MaRDI QIDQ2909453FDOQ2909453

Authors: Francesco Intravaia, Carsten Henkel, Mauro Antezza 

Publication date: 30 August 2012

Published in: Casimir Physics (Search for Journal in Brave)

Abstract: Electromagnetic fluctuation-induced forces between atoms and surfaces are generally known as Casimir-Polder interactions. The exact knowledge of these forces is rapidly becoming important in modern experimental set-ups and for technological applications. Recent theoretical and experimental investigations have shown that such an interaction is tunable in strength and sign, opening new perspectives to investigate aspects of quantum field theory and condensed-matter physics. In this Chapter we review the theory of fluctuation-induced interactions between atoms and a surface, paying particular attention to the physical characterization of the system. We also survey some recent developments concerning the role of temperature, situations out of thermal equilibrium, and measurements involving ultra-cold atoms.

Full work available at URL: https://arxiv.org/abs/1010.3046

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zbMATH Keywords

Casimir-Polder interaction

Mathematics Subject Classification ID

Casimir effect in quantum field theory (81T55)

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