QED corrections to Abraham and Aharonov-Casher force on Rydberg atoms
R. Le Fournis, B.A. Van Tiggelen
TL;DR
This paper calculates the Abraham and Aharonov-Casher forces exerted by the electromagnetic quantum vacuum on Rydberg atoms, highlighting their suitability for experimental observation due to high polarizability and longevity.
Contribution
It provides the first detailed calculation of quantum vacuum forces on Rydberg atoms, emphasizing their potential for experimental detection.
Findings
Quantified Abraham and Aharonov-Casher forces on Rydberg atoms
Identified Rydberg atoms as promising candidates for observing quantum vacuum forces
Highlighted the significance of high polarizability and long lifetime in experiments
Abstract
We calculate the Abraham force and the Aharonov-Casher force exerted by the electromagnetic quantum vacuum on alkaline atoms in highly excited, long-living Rydberg states. Because of their high polarizability and long-life time such atoms are good candidates to observe these forces.
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