Author Description
The Casimir effect arises when the zero-point vacuum oscillation spectrum is distorted by boundedness of the field quantization domain or by non-trivial spatial topology. As such, it is a widely used and intensely discussed phenomenon. This is the first book devoted to the Casimir effect. It will be valued by workers in a number of fields, including elementary particle physics, statistical physics, quantum field theory, gravitation and cosmology. Methods of calculating Casimir energies and forces are considered, and results given for bounded domains, dispersive media, and topologically non-trivial spaces. All these applications are outlined in this work covering a widely known, used and intensively discussed effect by specialists.
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THE THESIS
This book investigates the physical origins, mathematical calculation, and practical applications of the Casimir effect within quantum field theory. The authors, N. N. Trunov and Vladimir Mikhaylovich Mostepanenko, provide a rigorous examination of how zero-point vacuum oscillations are altered by spatial boundaries and non-trivial topologies. By synthesizing theoretical frameworks with computational methods, the text establishes a comprehensive reference for understanding vacuum energy and its influence on physical systems.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Mathematical methodologies for calculating Casimir energies and forces in various physical configurations.
- Analysis of vacuum oscillation distortion in bounded domains and dispersive media.
- Exploration of the effect's implications for elementary particle physics, gravitation, and cosmology.
- Theoretical discussion on the impact of non-trivial spatial topology on quantum fields.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts recognize this work as a foundational text for researchers in quantum field theory and theoretical physics. Readers frequently note the high level of technical density, making it a specialized resource for those already familiar with advanced physics concepts.
Page Count:
216
Publication Date:
1997-04-10
Publisher:
Clarendon Press
ISBN-10:
0198539983
ISBN-13:
9780198539988
Science
Physics
Theoretical Physics
Cosmology
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