Quantum field theory and classical optics: Determining the fine structure constant

Leuchs G, Hawton M, Sanchez-Soto LL (2017)

Publication Type: Conference contribution

Publication year: 2017

Publisher: Institute of Physics Publishing

Book Volume: 793

Conference Proceedings Title: Journal of Physics: Conference Series

Event location: Novosibirsk, RUS

DOI: 10.1088/1742-6596/793/1/012017

Abstract

The properties of the vacuum are described by quantum physics including the response to external fields such as electromagnetic radiation. Of the two parameters that govern the details of the electromagnetic field dynamics in vacuum, one is fixed by the requirement of Lorentz invariance . The other one, and its relation to the quantum vacuum, is discussed in this contribution. Deriving ϵ 0 from the properties of the quantum vacuum implies the derivation of the fine structure constant.

Authors with CRIS profile

Gerhard Leuchs Lehrstuhl für Experimentalphysik (Optik)

Involved external institutions

Lakehead University CA Canada (CA) Max-Planck-Institut für die Physik des Lichts (MPL) / Max Planck Institute for the Science of Light DE Germany (DE)

How to cite

APA:

Leuchs, G., Hawton, M., & Sanchez-Soto, L.L. (2017). Quantum field theory and classical optics: Determining the fine structure constant. In Journal of Physics: Conference Series. Novosibirsk, RUS: Institute of Physics Publishing.

MLA:

Leuchs, Gerd, Margaret Hawton, and Luis L. Sanchez-Soto. "Quantum field theory and classical optics: Determining the fine structure constant." Proceedings of the 7th International Symposium and Young Scientists School on Modern Problems of Laser Physics, MPLP 2016, Novosibirsk, RUS Institute of Physics Publishing, 2017.

BibTeX: Download