Quantum radiation from density variations in dielectrics

Authors
Eberlein, C
Citation
C. Eberlein, Quantum radiation from density variations in dielectrics, J PHYS A, 32(13), 1999, pp. 2583-2588
Citations number
17
Categorie Soggetti
Physics
Journal title
JOURNAL OF PHYSICS A-MATHEMATICAL AND GENERAL
ISSN journal
03054470 → ACNP
Volume
32
Issue
13
Year of publication
1999
Pages
2583 - 2588
Database
ISI
SICI code
0305-4470(19990402)32:13<2583:QRFDVI>2.0.ZU;2-M
Abstract
Fluctuating electrostrictive forces inside a dielectric lead to the radiati on of photons if the dielectric is deformed or displaced by external forces . This is a generalization of the effect of radiation from moving mirrors t o physically realistic systems.