Casimir force

English

Etymology

After Hendrik Casimir, Dutch physicist.

Noun

Casimir force (plural Casimir forces)

1. (quantum field theory) A physical force of attraction between very closely separated objects, due to random quantum fluctuations of the electromagnetic field in a vacuum; it is inversely proportional to the fourth power of the distance of separation

Synonyms

• Casimir effect

Translations

a physical force of attraction between very closely separated objects

• Portuguese: força Casimir f, força de Casimir f