Forces from non-equilibrium fluctuations in Active Matter and QED
(A Casimir force heat engine)
Summary
I. Casimir Force: Normal and lateral
II. Work from non-equilibrium fluctuations: Ratchets, and propulsion
III. Fluctuational QED: Heat/force and their fluctuations from fluctuating currents
IV. Engine: Propulsive force, power, friction, and efficiency
Acknowledgments
David Gelbwaser, Noah Graham, Matthias Krüger
(S.J. Rahi, M. Maghrebi, V. Golyk, R. Golestanian, T. Emig, G. Bimonte, R.L. Jaffe)
W. & E. Heraeus seminar on Fluctuation-induced forces 16 February 2022