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  • Physics
  • Materials Science
  • Surface Science

Background:

  • Surface roughness is prevalent and difficult to control in many processes.
  • Short-distance interactions, including adhesion and friction, are significantly influenced by surface roughness.
  • Dispersion forces, arising from quantum effects, are crucial for interactions between bodies at small separations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the current understanding of surface roughness effects on short-distance interactions.
  • To introduce the physical origin of dispersion forces for a non-expert audience.
  • To highlight challenges and recent advances in modeling these interactions.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing theoretical approaches to dispersion forces and surface roughness.
  • Analysis of experimental evidence for nonadditivity and roughness influence.
  • Focus on theoretical models applicable to rough surfaces.

Main Results:

  • Lifshitz theory accurately describes dispersion forces for flat bodies but fails for rough surfaces.
  • Nonadditivity of dispersion forces complicates roughness effect evaluation.
  • High asperities play a critical role in forces at near-contact distances.

Conclusions:

  • Current theoretical models struggle to fully capture the impact of roughness on dispersion forces.
  • Further research is needed to address unsolved problems in modeling surface interactions.
  • Accurate modeling is essential for advancements in nanotechnology and microdevices.