Forces from non-equilibrium fluctuations in Active Matter and QED
(A Casimir force heat engine)
David Gelbwaser, Noah Graham, Matthias Krüger
(S.J. Rahi, M. Maghrebi, V. Golyk, R. Golestanian, T. Emig, G. Bimonte, R.L. Jaffe)
Outline
I. Force from equilibrium fluctuations: Normal and lateral Casimir force
II. Work from non-equilibrium fluctuations: Ratchets, and propulsion
III. Fluctuational QED: Heat and non-equilibrium force in the near field; friction and heat conductivity from fluctuations
IV. Engine: Propulsive force, power, friction, and efficiency
V. Summary