Quantum field theory of the van der Waals friction

Details Quantum field theory of the van der Waals friction Quantum field theory of the van der Waals friction

2006-05-19

arxiv.org/abs/cond-mat/0605476v1

Phys. Rev. B 74, 205413 (2006)

Physics

Condensed Matter

Materials Science

Scientific paper

10.1103/PhysRevB.74.205413

The van der Waals friction between two semi-infinite solids, and between a small neutral particle and semi-infinite solid is reconsidered on the basis of thermal quantum field theory in the Matsubara formulation. The calculation of the friction to linear order in the sliding velocity is reduced to the finding of the equilibrium Green functions. Thus this approach cab be extended for bodsies with complex geometry. The friction calculated in this approach agrees with the friction calculated using a dynamical modification of the Lifshitz theory, which is based on the fluctuation-dissipation therem. We show that the van der Waals fricxtion can be measured in non-contact friction experiment using state-of-the art equipment.

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