Disorder in quantum vacuum: Casimir-induced localization of matter waves

Details Disorder in quantum vacuum: Casimir-induced localization of matter waves Disorder in quantum vacuum: Casimir-induced localization of matter waves

2010-07-16

arxiv.org/abs/1007.2807v2

Phys.Rev.Lett.105:210401,2010

Physics

Quantum Physics

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10.1103/PhysRevLett.105.210401

Disordered geometrical boundaries such as rough surfaces induce important modifications to the mode spectrum of the electromagnetic quantum vacuum. In analogy to Anderson localization of waves induced by a random potential, here we show that the Casimir-Polder interaction between a cold atomic sample and a rough surface also produces localization phenomena. These effects, that represent a macroscopic manifestation of disorder in quantum vacuum, should be observable with Bose-Einstein condensates expanding in proximity of rough surfaces.

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