Surprises in Theoretical Casimir Physics : Quantum Forces in Inhomogeneous Media / / by William M.R. Simpson

• Autore: Simpson William M.R
• Pubblicazione: Cham : , : Springer International Publishing : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2015
• Edizione: 1st ed. 2015.
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (192 p.)
• Disciplina: 537.67
• Soggetto topico: Quantum field theory; String theory; Optics; Electrodynamics; Elementary particles (Physics); Quantum Field Theories, String Theory; Classical Electrodynamics; Elementary Particles, Quantum Field Theory
• Note generali: "Doctoral thesis accepted by the University of St. Andrews, Scotland."
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters.
• Nota di contenuto: 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. .
• Sommario/riassunto: 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.
• Titolo autorizzato: Surprises in Theoretical Casimir Physics
• ISBN: 3-319-09315-0
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910300417203321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II
• Serie: Springer Theses, Recognizing Outstanding Ph.D. Research, . 2190-5053