The description of dispersion forces within the framework of macroscopic quantum
electrodynamics in linear, dispersing and absorbing media combines the benefits of …

This paper discusses recent developments on quantum electrodynamical (QED)
phenomena, such as the Casimir effect, and their use in nanomechanics and …

We study the Casimir torque between two metallic one-dimensional gratings rotated by an
angle θ with respect to each other. We find that, for infinitely extended gratings, the Casimir …

We present the basic principles of non-local optics in connection with the calculation of the
Casimir force between half-spaces and thin films. At currently accessible distances L, non …

It has been believed that dipole–dipole interaction is the reason for the oriented attachment
(OA) of nanocrystals if they have electric or magnetic dipoles. In this study, the role of van …

We study the torque arising between two corrugated metallic plates due to the interaction
with electromagnetic vacuum. This Casimir torque can be measured with torsion pendulum …

We present a calculation of the Casimir torque acting on a liquid crystal near a birefringent
crystal. In this system, a liquid crystal bulk is uniformly aligned at one surface and is twisted …

Photonic topological insulator plates violate Lorentz reciprocity, which leads to a
directionality of surface-guided modes. This in-plane directionality can be imprinted via an …

Quantum fluctuations of the electromagnetic field give rise to a zero-point energy that
persists even in the absence of electromagnetic sources. One striking consequence of the …

We present a theoretical study of the van der Waals torque between plates that are
composed either of anisotropic material or of arrays of nanoparticles. The torque is …