CasimirSim - A tool to compute Casimir Polder forces for nontrivial 3D geometries

René Sedmik*, Martin Tajmar

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Abstract

The so-called Casimir effect is one of the most interesting macro-quantum effects. Being negligible on the macro-scale it becomes a governing factor below structure sizes of 1 μm where it accounts for typically 100 kN m -2. The force does not depend on gravity, or electric charge but solely on the materials properties, and geometrical shape. This makes the effect a strong candidate for micro(nano)-mechanical devices M(N)EMS. Despite a long history of research the theory lacks a uniform description valid for arbitrary geometries which retards technical application. We present an advanced state-of-the-art numerical tool overcoming all the usual geometrical restrictions, capable of calculating arbitrary 3D geometries by utilizing the Casimir Polder approximation for the Casimir force.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationSpace Technology and Applications International Forum, STAIF 2007, including Co-located Conferences
Pages1148-1155
Number of pages8
Volume880
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2007
EventSpace Technology and Applications International Forum: Space Renaissance: Inspiring the Next Generation, STAIF-2007 - Albuquerque, NM, United States
Duration: 11 Feb 200715 Feb 2007

Conference

ConferenceSpace Technology and Applications International Forum: Space Renaissance: Inspiring the Next Generation, STAIF-2007
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityAlbuquerque, NM
Period11/02/0715/02/07

Keywords

  • Arbitrary geometries
  • Casimir effect
  • Casimir Polder forces
  • Numerical Simulation

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