Bo E. Sernelius Livres

Focusing on the derivation of van der Waals and Casimir type dispersion forces, this book explores interactions among various scales of objects, from atoms to macroscopic entities. It provides comprehensive methods for determining normal modes and interactions in layered systems, including planar, spherical, and cylindrical geometries. Notably, it incorporates two-dimensional materials like graphene into its analysis, making it a valuable resource for understanding complex interactions in diverse physical contexts.

This is a useful and elegant treatment of the fundamentals of surface energy and surface interactions. The concept of electromagnetic modes is developed as a unifying theme for a range of condensed matter physics, both for surfaces and in the bulk. In close relation to the theoretical background, readers are provided with a broad field of applications. Bo Sernelius has written a thought-provoking volume for readers already familiar with the basic background and able to appreciate the overview given here. The text is clearly written, with the end-of-chapter problems interesting and varied.