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Kruger said:Ok, first please visit this picture with the wave between the plates:
http://images.google.ch/imgres?imgu...ages?q=casimir+effect&svnum=10&hl=de&lr=&sa=N
Now, you see there are standing waves (oscillations) between the plates. The thing what I try is to draw such oscillations between a circle and a plate.
And I don't really know how to draw this oscillations (between circle and plate), I mean in case of the Casimir-Effect they have to be at an angle of 90 degree at the wall, other oscillations are forbidden. Do you see?
Err, what is the point using a circle and a plate ? What is the physical relevance ?
Kruger said:The relevance is to calculate the Casimir Force between sphere and plate that comes from the zero point energy of the electromagnetic field. The oscillations of the electromagnetic field are in their lowest possivle energy state, E=h(bar)omega/2, if they are in vacuum state. These oscillations can just build standing waves between two plates and between a sphere and a plate. You see?
Thanks marlon.
So why would you want to replace one plate by a sphere if you take this reasoning into account ?
The Casimir Effect is a phenomenon in quantum mechanics where two uncharged, parallel plates in a vacuum experience an attractive force due to the presence of virtual particles. This effect is affected by the geometry of the plates, with more complex shapes resulting in different levels of attraction between the plates.
The Casimir Effect affects particles with different energies by altering their wavelengths and thus their behavior. This can lead to changes in the energy levels of these particles and ultimately affect their interactions with each other.
Yes, the Casimir Effect has been observed in various experiments, such as the measurement of the Casimir force between two parallel plates. However, the effect is very small and difficult to detect, making it challenging to observe in everyday situations.
The Casimir Effect is an important phenomenon in quantum mechanics and has led to further research and understanding of the behavior of particles at a microscopic level. It also has practical implications in areas such as nanotechnology, where the effect can be used to control the movement of particles.
Yes, the Casimir Effect has potential applications in fields such as nanotechnology, where it can be used to manipulate the movement of particles, and in cosmology, where it may play a role in the expansion of the universe. However, further research is needed to fully understand and utilize the potential applications of this phenomenon.