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 | |
| State | Published - Jun 17 1982 |
| Externally published | Yes |
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Can moving mirrors violate the second law of thermodynamics? / Davies, Paul.
In: Physics Letters B, Vol. 113, No. 3, 17.06.1982, p. 215-218.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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AB - 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.
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