Phase transition of photons and gravitons in a Casimir box
Abstract
Abstract A first order phase transition for photons and gravitons in a Casimir box is studied analytically from first principles with a detailed understanding of symmetry breaking due to the boundary conditions. It is closely related to Bose–Einstein condensation and accompanied by a quantum phase transition whose control parameter is the chemical potential for optical helicity.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Quantum Electrodynamics and Casimir Effect
Mechanical and Optical Resonators
Experimental and Theoretical Physics Studies
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Classical and Quantum Gravity
- Publisher
- IOP Publishing
- Volume
- 43
- Issue
- 15
- Pages
- 155025–155025
- Publication date
- 3 August 2026
- Language
- EN