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    Area of Science:

    • Condensed Matter Physics
    • Materials Science
    • Electromagnetism

    Background:

    • The Casimir effect is a quantum physical phenomenon.
    • Metamaterials offer unique electromagnetic properties.
    • Hyperbolic metamaterials exhibit extreme anisotropy.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • Investigate the Casimir force between electric and magnetic hyperbolic metamaterial slabs.
    • Analyze the influence of hyperbolic dispersion on the Casimir effect.
    • Explore the potential applications of hyperbolic metamaterials in MEMS/NEMS.

    Main Methods:

    • Theoretical investigation of Casimir force.
    • Analysis of electromagnetic properties influenced by hyperbolic dispersion.
    • Consideration of material dispersion (permittivity and permeability).

    Main Results:

    • A repulsive Casimir force arises between electric and magnetic hyperbolic metamaterial slabs.
    • Hyperbolic dispersion enhances the repulsive Casimir force.
    • Controllable Casimir force (repulsive and attractive) is achieved by tuning metamaterial properties and separation distance.
    • Multiple equilibrium points for the Casimir force are identified.
    • The Casimir force's behavior at room temperature is analyzed, with stable equilibria possible under specific conditions.

    Conclusions:

    • Hyperbolic metamaterials enable tunable Casimir forces.
    • These tunable forces can be utilized to overcome adhesion and maintain stability in micro- and nanoelectromechanical systems (MEMS/NEMS).
    • The findings highlight the potential of hyperbolic metamaterials for advanced device applications.