The Casimir Effect and the Foundations of Statistical Physics

Abstract

The Lifshitz theory and its modifications are discussed with respect to the Nernst heat theorem and the experimental data of several recent experiments. An analysis of all available information leads to the conclusion that some concepts of statistical physics might need reconsideration.

11 pages. Contribution to the Proceedings of QFEXT09, Norman, OK, September 21-25, 2009

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