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If you had the Casimir effect pushing two plates together, would that be an open or closed system? And why? I haven't been able to find a satisfying answer/explanation to that.
gildomar said:would that be an open or closed system?
gildomar said:It's obviously easy if you have a classical system, but things get fuzzy when you have virtual energy.
gildomar said:Isn't it closed if no energy/matter is entering or leaving the system, and open otherwise?
gildomar said:Possibly the virtual photons.
gildomar said:Would that also be related to it apparently being a conservative force?
A Casimir system is a theoretical concept in physics that involves two parallel conductive plates placed in a vacuum. The plates interact with each other due to the fluctuations of virtual particles in the vacuum, which create a force between the plates called the Casimir force.
An open Casimir system is one in which the plates are not perfect conductors, meaning that there is some leakage of particles through the plates. This leakage affects the strength and properties of the Casimir force between the plates.
A closed Casimir system is one in which the plates are perfect conductors, meaning that no particles can pass through them. In this type of system, the Casimir force is not affected by leakage, and the force can be accurately predicted using mathematical equations.
The Casimir force can be measured using a variety of techniques, such as atomic force microscopy or optical trapping. These methods involve measuring the displacement or deflection of the plates due to the Casimir force and using this data to calculate the force itself.
Casimir systems have potential applications in various fields, such as nanotechnology, quantum computing, and material science. The Casimir force can be used to manipulate and control the distance between surfaces at the nanoscale, which could lead to advancements in technology and materials with unique properties.