The methods to detect vacuum polarization by evanescent modes

We propose the evanescent-mode-sensing methods to probe the quantum electrodynamics (QED) vacuum polarization. From our methods, high-sensitivity can be achieved even though the external field is much smaller than the Schwinger critical field and may be realizable in contemporary experimental condit...

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Published in:Applied physics letters 2011-08, Vol.99 (5), p.051112-051112-3
Main Authors: Li, Wei, Chen, Jun, Nouet, Gerard, Chen, Liang-yao, Jiang, Xunya
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Language:English
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Summary:We propose the evanescent-mode-sensing methods to probe the quantum electrodynamics (QED) vacuum polarization. From our methods, high-sensitivity can be achieved even though the external field is much smaller than the Schwinger critical field and may be realizable in contemporary experimental conditions. The methods are based on the effect of phase change and time delay of evanescent wave which is transmitted in QED vacuum.
ISSN:0003-6951
1077-3118
DOI:10.1063/1.3617421