Physics – Quantum Physics
Scientific paper
2010-10-14
Lecture Notes in Physics, 2011, Vol. 834, p.345-391
Physics
Quantum Physics
44 pages, 14 figure. Invited review paper to appear in Lecture Notes in Physics for a volume on "Casimir physics" edited by D.
Scientific paper
10.1007/978-3-642-20288-9_11
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.
Antezza Mauro
Henkel Carsten
Intravaia Francesco
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