Exploring Vacuum Radiation Pressure Effects on Electrons

Recent research by L. H. Ford, titled "Vacuum Radiation Pressure Fluctuations on Electrons," explores the implications of vacuum fluctuations in the electromagnetic energy-momentum flux operator. This study, submitted on September 4, 2024, builds upon previous investigations into quantum stress tensor fluctuations. The paper discusses how these vacuum fluctuations can exert forces on electrons in various directions, contrasting this effect with the scattering caused by real photons.

The findings suggest that the probability distribution of these fluctuations can be significantly influenced by the specifics of spatial and temporal averaging. This could potentially lead to observable effects on electrons, which may have implications for future experimental setups in quantum physics.

Ford's research also provides numerical estimates regarding the magnitude of these effects, indicating that they could be substantial compared to the variance typically expected in such quantum systems. The study emphasizes the importance of understanding these fluctuations, as they may play a critical role in various applications within high-energy physics and quantum mechanics.

For further details, the full paper is available at arXiv:2409.02855.