The van der Waals interaction
Publication Date
2001
Journal or Book Title
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PHYSICS
Abstract
The interaction between two neutral but polarizable systems at separation R, usually called the van der Waals force, is discussed from different points of view. The change in character from 1/R6 to 1/R7 due to retardation is explained.
Pages
441-449
Volume
69
Issue
4
Recommended Citation
Holstein, BR, "The van der Waals interaction" (2001). AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PHYSICS. 309.
Retrieved from https://scholarworks.umass.edu/physics_faculty_pubs/309
Comments
The published version is located at http://ajp.aapt.org/resource/1/ajpias/v69/i4/p441_s1