Energy-momentum balance in quantum dielectrics

U  Leonhardt

doi:10.1103/PhysRevA.73.032108

Energy-momentum balance in quantum dielectrics

U Leonhardt

School of Physics and Astronomy

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Abstract

We calculate the energy-momentum balance in quantum dielectrics such as Bose-Einstein condensates. In agreement with the experiment [G. K. Campbell , Phys. Rev. Lett. 94, 170403 (2005)] variations of the Minkowski momentum are imprinted onto the phase, whereas the Abraham tensor drives the flow of the dielectric. Our analysis indicates that the Abraham-Minkowski controversy has its root in the Rontgen interaction of the electromagnetic field in dielectric media.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	032108
Number of pages	5
Journal	Physical Review. A, Atomic, molecular, and optical physics
Volume	73
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevA.73.032108
Publication status	Published - Mar 2006

Keywords

SPONTANEOUS EMISSION
RADIATION PRESSURE
LIGHT
FIELDS
ATOMS

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