Physics – Quantum Physics
Scientific paper
2011-02-15
New J. Phys.13:023027,2011
Physics
Quantum Physics
Scientific paper
10.1088/1367-2630/13/2/023027
We present a Casimir force setup based on an all-optical ferrule-top sensor. We demonstrate that the instrument can be used to measure the gradient of the Casimir force between a gold coated sphere and a gold coated plate with results that are comparable to those achieved by similar atomic force microscope experiments. Thanks to the monolithic design of the force sensor (which does not require any optical triangulation readout) and to the absence of electronics on the sensing head, the instrument represents a significant step ahead for future studies of the Casimir effect under engineered conditions, where the intervening medium or the environmental conditions might be unsuitable for the use of more standard setups.
Gruca G.
Heeck Kier
Iannuzzi Davide
Man Sven de
Zuurbier P.
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