Quantum Electrodynamics of Casimir Momentum: Momentum of the Quantum Vacuum?

• Published in: arXiv.org
• Main Authors: Kawka, Sebastien, Bart Van Tiggelen
• Format: Paper Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Ithaca Cornell University Library, arXiv.org 09.11.2009
• Subjects: Harmonic oscillators; Momentum; Physics - Quantum Physics; Quantum electrodynamics; Quantum theory; Relativistic theory; Variations

The electromagnetic vacuum is known to have energy. It has been recently argued that the quantum vacuum can possess momentum, that adds up to the momentum of matter. This ``Casimir momentum'' is closely related to the Casimir effect, in which case energy is exchanged. In previous theory it...