Using quantum friction to synchronize rotating bodies

TL;DR

This paper investigates how quantum friction between a nanoparticle and a plane surface can be used to synchronize their rotations, revealing a strong link between quantum friction and synchronization.

Contribution

It introduces a quantum model of friction-induced synchronization between rotating bodies, a novel approach in quantum nanomechanics.

Findings

Quantum friction can induce synchronization of rotating bodies.

A significant connection exists between quantum friction and synchronization.

The model demonstrates potential for controlling rotation via quantum effects.

Abstract

Proposing a combined system of a nanoparticle and a plane surface in the presence of electromagnetic vacuum fluctuations, the electromagnetic and medium fields have been quantized. Quantum friction of nanoparticle due to the presence of plane surface and also electromagnetic vacuum has been discussed. The possibility of synchronizing rotating bodies through the quantum friction between them are investigated. It has been shown that there is a significant connection between the synchronization of the rotating bodies and their quantum friction.