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Technology update

Sep 12, 2008

Calculating the Casimir force between nanoparticles

A computer programme that measures the Casimir force between nanostructured particles has been invented by scientists in Sweden. The model might allow the Casimir force between such objects to be controlled, which will be useful for nanomechanical devices where the force is a source of friction.

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