Comment on "No quantum friction between uniformly moving plates"
A.I. Volokitin, B.N.J. Persson
TL;DR
This paper critiques a recent theory claiming no quantum friction between moving plates, providing arguments that challenge its validity and reaffirm the existence of quantum friction due to electromagnetic fluctuations.
Contribution
The authors identify flaws in Philbin et al's recent theory, demonstrating that quantum friction does exist between uniformly moving plates at zero temperature.
Findings
The recent theory claiming no quantum friction is incorrect.
Quantum friction arises from electromagnetic quantum fluctuations.
The paper supports the existence of quantum friction at zero temperature.
Abstract
Quite recently Philbin et al present new theory of the van der Waals friction at zero temperature. Contrary to the previous theory they claimed that there is no "quantum friction" due to quantum fluctuation of the electromagnetic field between two parallel plates moving relative to each other. We show that this theory is incorrect.
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TopicsQuantum Electrodynamics and Casimir Effect · Mechanical and Optical Resonators · Experimental and Theoretical Physics Studies