In this Report we give a balanced account of the experimental and theoretical advances
acquired over the last decade in the field of near-barrier fusion reactions induced by weakly …

Interactions induced by electromagnetic fluctuations, such as van der Waals and Casimir
forces, are of universal nature present at any length scale between any types of systems …

In this review the main advances in heavy-ion fusion research that have taken place over the
last decade are addressed. During this period, experimental studies have been extended to …

The subject of this book is the Casimir effect, a manifestation of zero-point oscillations of the
quantum vacuum resulting in forces acting between closely spaced bodies. For the benefit of …

The vacuum stress between closely spaced conducting surfaces, due to the modification of
the zero-point fluctuations of the electromagnetic field, has been conclusively demonstrated …

The double-folding model, with “realistic” nucleon-nucleon interactions based upon a G-
matrix constructed from the Reid potential, is used to calculate the real part of the optical …

Surface phonon polaritons are electromagnetic waves that propagate along the interfaces of
polar dielectrics and exhibit a large local-field enhancement near the interfaces at infrared …

This book should prove to be the definitive work explaining van der Waals forces, how to
calculate them and take account of their impact under any circumstances and conditions …

We have used an atomic force microscope to make precision measurements of the Casimir
force between a metallized sphere of diameter 196 μm and flat plate. The force was …

A general introduction to surface and interfacial forces, perfectly combining theoretical
concepts, experimental techniques and practical applications. In this completely updated …