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Repulsive and attractive Casimir interactions in liquids

Journal Article · · Physical Review. A
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  1. University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida 33620 (United States)
The Casimir interactions in solid-liquid-solid systems as a function of separation distance have been studied by the Lifshitz theory. The dielectric permittivity functions for a wide range of materials are described by Drude, Drude-Lorentz, and oscillator models. We find that the Casimir forces between gold and silica or MgO materials are both repulsive and attractive. We also find the stable forms for the systems. Our studies would provide good guidance for future experimental studies on dispersion interactions.
OSTI ID:
22095595
Journal Information:
Physical Review. A, Journal Name: Physical Review. A Journal Issue: 6 Vol. 84; ISSN 1050-2947; ISSN PLRAAN
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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