Dispersion Forces I Macroscopic Quantum Electrodynamics and Ground-S

Dispersion forces acting on both atoms and bodies play a key role in modern nanotechnology. This book provides an accessible introduction to this intriguing subject. Macroscopic quantum electrodynamics in linear, causal media is introduced as a powerful m

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