Theory of Casimir Forces: A Unified Approach Using Finite-Temperature Field Theory

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Autores principales: Brandyshev, P. E., Budkov, Yu. A.
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Publicado: 2024
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author Brandyshev, P. E.
Budkov, Yu. A.
author_facet Brandyshev, P. E.
Budkov, Yu. A.
contents We present a quantum theory of Casimir forces between perfect electrical conductors, based on quantum electrodynamics and quantum statistical physics. This theory utilizes Kapusta's finite-temperature field theory, combined with the Faddeev-Popov ghost formalism. This approach allows us to calculate Casimir forces at finite temperatures, providing both previously known and new physical insights from a unified perspective. Furthermore, our method enables us to compute the stress tensor associated with Casimir forces, in accordance with the Helmholtz free energy of an equilibrium quantum electromagnetic field. Using this method, we calculate the tangential pressure in a slit-like pore due to the Casimir effect.
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spellingShingle Theory of Casimir Forces: A Unified Approach Using Finite-Temperature Field Theory
Brandyshev, P. E.
Budkov, Yu. A.
Statistical Mechanics
We present a quantum theory of Casimir forces between perfect electrical conductors, based on quantum electrodynamics and quantum statistical physics. This theory utilizes Kapusta's finite-temperature field theory, combined with the Faddeev-Popov ghost formalism. This approach allows us to calculate Casimir forces at finite temperatures, providing both previously known and new physical insights from a unified perspective. Furthermore, our method enables us to compute the stress tensor associated with Casimir forces, in accordance with the Helmholtz free energy of an equilibrium quantum electromagnetic field. Using this method, we calculate the tangential pressure in a slit-like pore due to the Casimir effect.
title Theory of Casimir Forces: A Unified Approach Using Finite-Temperature Field Theory
topic Statistical Mechanics
url https://arxiv.org/abs/2409.14450