Surprises in theoretical casimir physics: quantum forces in inhomogeneous media
Auteur :
Simpson, William M.R.
Éditeur :
Springer International Publishing AG
ISBN :
9783319093147
Date de publication :
3 déc. 2014
Dimensions :
23,5 x 15,5 cm
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Suisse
Despite more than half a century of theoretical work, the Casimir effect is still not as fully understood as some suppose. 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.