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Space-time geometry of quantum dielectrics

Ulf Leonhardt

physics.gen-pharXiv:physics/0001064

Abstract

Light experiences dielectric matter as an effective gravitational field and matter experiences light as a form of gravity as well. Light and matter waves see each other as dual space-time metrics, thus establishing a unique model in field theory. Actio et reactio are governed by Abraham's energy-momentum tensor and equations of state for quantum dielectrics.

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