General theory based on fluctuational electrodynamics for van der Waals interactions in colloidal systems
Journal Article
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· Physical Review. B, Condensed Matter and Materials Physics
- Department of Materials Science, University of Patras, GR-26504 Patras (Greece)
A rigorous theory for the determination of the van der Waals interactions in colloidal systems is presented. The method is based on fluctuational electrodynamics and a multiple-scattering method which provides the electromagnetic Green's tensor. In particular, expressions for the Green's tensor are presented for arbitrary, finite collections of colloidal particles, for infinitely periodic or defected crystals, as well as for finite slabs of crystals. The presented formalism allows for ab initio calculations of the van der Waals interactions in colloidal systems since it takes fully into account retardation, many-body, multipolar, and near-field effects.
- OSTI ID:
- 21052830
- Journal Information:
- Physical Review. B, Condensed Matter and Materials Physics, Journal Name: Physical Review. B, Condensed Matter and Materials Physics Journal Issue: 23 Vol. 76; ISSN 1098-0121
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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