Conceptualization of the Casimir effect

Andrews, D L and Davila Romero, L C (2001) Conceptualization of the Casimir effect. European Journal of Physics, 22 (4). pp. 447-451.

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Abstract

The origins and physical significance of the Casimir effect are reviewed, linking the zero-point energy of the vacuum in quantum electrodynamics with a force between conducting plates. It is shown how, by the use of dimensional and other simple physical arguments, the major features of the phenomenon can be derived.

Item Type:	Article
Faculty \ School:	Faculty of Science > School of Chemistry
UEA Research Groups:	Faculty of Science > Research Groups > Physical and Analytical Chemistry (former - to 2017) Faculty of Science > Research Groups > Chemistry of Light and Energy Faculty of Science > Research Groups > Centre for Photonics and Quantum Science
Depositing User:	Rachel Smith
Date Deposited:	27 Oct 2010 11:11
Last Modified:	09 Feb 2023 13:38
URI:	https://ueaeprints.uea.ac.uk/id/eprint/10711
DOI:	10.1088/0143-0807/22/4/321

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