Sensitivity and accuracy of Casimir force measurements in air
arXiv:1811.07175 · doi:10.1103/PhysRevA.100.022508
Abstract
Quantum electrodynamic fluctuations cause an attractive force between metallic surfaces. At separations where the finite speed of light affects the interaction, it is called the Casimir force. Thermal motion determines the fundamental sensitivity limits of its measurement at room temperature, but several other systematic errors contribute uncertainty as well and become more significant in air relative to vacuum. Here we discuss the viability of several measurement techniques in air (force modulation, frequency modulation, and quasi-static deflection), characterize their sensitivity and accuracy by identifying several dominant sources of uncertainty, and compare the results to the fundamental sensitivity limits dictated by thermal motion and to the uncertainty inherent to calculations of the Casimir force. Finally, we explore prospects for mitigating the sources of uncertainty to enhance the range and accuracy of Casimir force measurements.
arXiv comment21 pages, 16 Figures In version 2: section on frequency modulation based measurements reduced, section on the estimation of the residual hydrodynamic force added
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