The heat kernel expansion is a very convenient tool for studying one-loop divergences,
anomalies and various asymptotics of the effective action. The aim of this report is to collect …

We provide a review of both new experimental and theoretical developments in the Casimir
effect. The Casimir effect results from the alteration by the boundaries of the zero-point …

The subject of this book is the Casimir effect, a manifestation of zero-point oscillations of the
quantum vacuum resulting in forces acting between closely spaced bodies. For the benefit of …

The vacuum stress between closely spaced conducting surfaces, due to the modification of
the zero-point fluctuations of the electromagnetic field, has been conclusively demonstrated …

We have used an atomic force microscope to make precision measurements of the Casimir
force between a metallized sphere of diameter 196 μm and flat plate. The force was …

We review in this article the influence of surface waves on the thermally excited
electromagnetic field. We study in particular the field emitted at subwavelength distances of …

In its simplest manifestation, the Casimir effect is a quantum force of attraction between two
parallel uncharged conducting plates. More generally, it refers to the interaction--which may …

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The physical origin of the Casimir force is connected with the existence of zero-point and
thermal fluctuations. The Casimir effect is very general and finds applications in various …

The Casimir effect is analyzed. This effect consists of a polarization of the vacuum of
quantized fields which arises as a result of a change in the spectrum of vacuum oscillations …