Surprises in Theoretical Casimir Physics: Quantum Forces in Inhomogeneous Media

By William Simpson

Book Overview

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.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3319093142
• ISBN13: 9783319093147
• Release Date: December 2014
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 177 Pages
• Weight: 1.02 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.1" x 9.2"