Matter-field theory of the Casimir force
Masato Koashi (1), Masahito Ueda (2) ((1) NTT Basic Research Labs.,, Japan (2) Hiroshima University, Japan)
TL;DR
This paper develops a matter-field theoretical framework for the Casimir force, treating electromagnetic and matter modes equally, and explains differing interpretations of its origin.
Contribution
It introduces a unified matter-field theory of the Casimir force, emphasizing zero-point energies of combined modes, contrasting with previous separate interpretations.
Findings
Unified treatment of electromagnetic and matter modes
Clarification of the origin of Casimir force in zero-point energies
Analysis of differing theoretical interpretations
Abstract
A matter-field theory of the Casimir force is formulated in which the electromagnetic field and collective modes of dielectric media are treated on an equal footing. In our theory, the Casimir force is attributed to zero-point energies of the combined matter-field modes. We analyze why some of the existing theories favor the interpretation of the Casimir force as originating from zero-point energies of the electromagnetic field and others from those of the matter.
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