Can moving mirrors violate the second law of thermodynamics?

P. C.W. Davies

doi:10.1016/0370-2693(82)90824-3

Can moving mirrors violate the second law of thermodynamics?

P. C.W. Davies

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Abstract

Quantum field theory permits accelerating mirrors to radiate negative energy. A scenario is presented in which this phenomenon appears to violate the second law of thermodynamics.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	215-218
Number of pages	4
Journal	Physics Letters B
Volume	113
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/0370-2693(82)90824-3
State	Published - Jun 17 1982
Externally published	Yes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Nuclear and High Energy Physics

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