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  • Condensed matter physics
  • Statistical mechanics

Background:

  • Casimir effect traditionally observed in quantum systems and classical critical phenomena.
  • Geometric confinement of fluctuations leads to macroscopic forces.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Investigate Casimir-like forces in classical 2D systems near the jamming transition.
  • Characterize the nature and origin of forces between pinned particles in jammed systems.

Main Methods:

  • Numerical simulations of two-dimensional particle systems.
  • Analysis of inter-particle forces and particle clustering near jamming.

Main Results:

  • Observed both short-ranged depletion and long-ranged repulsive Casimir-like forces.
  • Repulsive force dominates near jamming and for large pinned particles.
  • Force arises from particle clustering and high-pressure zones.

Conclusions:

  • Casimir-like forces exist in classical jammed systems, distinct from quantum origins.
  • Jamming transition and particle size influence the dominance of repulsive forces.
  • Understanding these forces is crucial for soft matter and granular materials.