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Quantum friction

When an atom moves along a surface, its mirror image lags behind. This leads to a dissipative force known as quantum friction.

Spectroscopy:


J. Klatt, R. Bennett, S.Y.. Buhmann, Phys. Rev. A 94, 063803 (2016)

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