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On the quantum electrodynamics of a dispersive mirror. II. The boundary condition and the applied force via Dirac`s theory of constraints

Journal Article · · Annals of Physics (New York)
 [1];  [2]
  1. Athens (Greece)
  2. School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences, University of Sussex, Brighton BN1 9QH (United Kingdom)
A covariant Action describing a mobile dispersive mirror in one dimension is presented. We construct the Hamiltonian in the comoving (noninertial) frame, with emphasis on the treatment of the boundary condition. The Hamiltonian in the nonrelativistic approximation is derived. We consider the case where the mirror moves along a prescribed trajectory, and we calculate the operator expression for the force applied to the mirror by the external agency to balance the radiative reaction. {copyright} 1995 Academic Press, Inc.
OSTI ID:
165245
Journal Information:
Annals of Physics (New York), Journal Name: Annals of Physics (New York) Journal Issue: 2 Vol. 238; ISSN APNYA6; ISSN 0003-4916
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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