Efficient computation of Casimir interactions between arbitrary three-dimensional objects

Publication Year
2009

Type

Journal Article
Abstract
We introduce an efficient technique for computing Casimird energies and forces between ob jects of arbitrarily complex 3D geometries. In contrast to other recently developed methods, our technique easily handles non-spheroidal, non-axisymmetric ob jects and ob jects with sharp corners. Using our new technique, we obtain the first predictions of Casimir interactions in a number of experimentally relevant geometries, including crossed cylinders and tetrahedral nanoparticles.
Journal
PRL
Volume
103
Pages
040401