The van der Waals interaction

Authors
Holstein, BR
Citation
Br. Holstein, The van der Waals interaction, AM J PHYS, 69(4), 2001, pp. 441-449
Citations number
3
Categorie Soggetti
Physics
Journal title
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PHYSICS
ISSN journal
00029505 → ACNP
Volume
69
Issue
4
Year of publication
2001
Pages
441 - 449
Database
ISI
SICI code
0002-9505(200104)69:4<441:TVDWI>2.0.ZU;2-Z
Abstract
The interaction between two neutral but polarizable systems at separation R , usually called the van der Waals force, is discussed from different point s of view. The change in character from 1/R-6 to 1/R-7 due to retardation i s explained. (C) 2001 American Association of Physics Teachers.