Search for dissertations about: "Casimir torque"

Found 1 swedish dissertation containing the words Casimir torque.

  2. 1. A study of finite-size, non-perturbative and anisotropic effects on the Lifshitz-van der Waals forces and torque with material dielectric responses from first-principles calculations

    Author : Priyadarshini Thiyam; Clas Persson; KTH; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Lifshitz-van der Waals forces; Casimir torque; optical calculations with density functional theory; phosphorus; phosphorene;

    Abstract : The van der Waals and the Casimir-Lifshitz forces are forces of attraction that exist between neutral polarizable bodies due to quantum fluctuations. They can be repulsive depending on the material properties and the geometry of the system. READ MORE