Abstract
The origins and physical significance of the Casimir effect are reviewed, linking the zero-point energy of the vacuum in quantum electrodynamics with a force between conducting plates. It is shown how, by the use of dimensional and other simple physical arguments, the major features of the phenomenon can be derived.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 447-451 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Journal | European Journal of Physics |
| Volume | 22 |
| Issue number | 4 |
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| Publication status | Published - 10 Apr 2001 |