We derive the low-temperature behavior of the Casimir-Polder free energy for a polarizable
atom interacting with graphene sheet which possesses the nonzero energy gap Δ and …

The surface of Bi (114) is a striking example where the reduced dimensionality gives rise to
structural rearrangement and new states at the surface. Here, we present a study of the …

We report on a method of enhanced elastic and coherent reflection of 4He2 and 4He3 from
a micro-structured solid surface under grazing incidence conditions. The van der Waals …

The Casimir–Polder force between spherical nanoparticles and a graphene-coated silica
plate is investigated in situations out of thermal equilibrium, ie, with broken time-reversal …

Interference and diffraction of two-identical-particles are considered in the context of open
quantum systems. This theoretical study is carried out within two approaches, the effective …

Quantum reflection of thermal He atoms from various surfaces (glass slide, GaAs wafer, flat,
and structured Cr) at grazing conditions is studied within the elastic close-coupling …

In low energy atom-surface scattering, it is possible for the atom to be reflected in a region of
attractive potential with no classical turning point. This phenomenon has come to be known …

We report on an experimental test of Babinet's principle in quantum reflection of an atom
beam from diffraction gratings. The He beam is reflected and diffracted from a square-wave …

Abstract When Otto Stern embarked on molecular-beam experiments in his new lab at
Hamburg University a century ago, one of his interests was to demonstrate the wave-nature …