Quantum dissipative effects for a real scalar field coupled to a time-dependent Dirichlet surface in d+1 dimensions

Abstract

We study the Dynamical Casimir Effect (DCE) for a real scalar field $φ$ in $d+1$ dimensions, in the presence of a mirror that imposes Dirichlet boundary conditions and undergoes time-dependent motion or deformation. Using a perturbative approach, we expand in powers of the deviation of the mirror's surface $Σ$ from a hyperplane, up to fourth order. General expressions for the probability of pair creation induced by motion are derived, and we analyze the impact of space-time dimensionality as well as of the non-linear effects introduced by the fourth-order terms.