Published July 2009 | Version v1
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Resonant Casimir-Polder forces in planar meta-materials

Creators

  • 1. Theoretisch-Physikalisches Institut, Friedrich-Schiller-Universitaet Jena, Max-Wien-Platz 1, D-07743 Jena (Germany)
  • 2. Quantum Optics and Laser Science, Blackett Laboratory, Imperial College London, Prince Consort Road, London SW7 2BW (United Kingdom)
  • 3. Institute of Physics, Academy of Sciences and Technology, 1 Mac Dinh Chi Street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City (Viet Nam)

Description

We study the resonant Casimir-Polder potential of an excited atom near a half-space containing magneto-electric meta-material of various kinds on the basis of macroscopic quantum electrodynamics. Analytical results are obtained in the nonretarded and retarded distance regimes and numerical examples are given. We compare our findings with the potential of an excited atom near a left-handed superlens.

Availability note (English)

Available from http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/0031-8949/2009/T135/014019

Additional details

Identifiers

DOI
10.1088/0031-8949/2009/T135/014019;

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Physica Scripta (Online)
Journal Volume
2009
Journal Issue
T135
Journal Page Range
[5 p.]
ISSN
1402-4896

Conference

Title
15. Central European workshop on quantum optics
Acronym
CEWQO 2008
Dates
30 May - 3 Jun 2008
Place
Belgrade (Serbia)

INIS

Country of Publication
United Kingdom
Country of Input or Organization
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
INIS RN
41048141
Subject category
S71: CLASSICAL AND QUANTUM MECHANICS, GENERAL PHYSICS;
Resource subtype / Literary indicator
Conference
Descriptors DEI
ATOMS; CASIMIR EFFECT; POTENTIALS; QUANTUM ELECTRODYNAMICS; RESONANCE
Descriptors DEC
ELECTRODYNAMICS; FIELD THEORIES; QUANTUM FIELD THEORY