Quantum Friction near the Instability Threshold

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2411.13737v1
• Date: Wed, 20 Nov 2024 22:40:38 GMT
• Title: Quantum Friction near the Instability Threshold
• Authors: Daigo Oue, Boris Shapiro, Mário G. Silveirinha,
• Abstract summary: We show that, near the instability threshold, the quantum friction force diverges logarithmically. Our findings offer new insights into the role of instabilities, critical divergence and temperature in frictional dynamics across quantum and classical regimes.
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• Abstract: In this work, we develop an analytical framework to understand quantum friction across distinct stability regimes, providing approximate expressions for frictional forces both in the deep stable regime and near the critical threshold of instability. Our primary finding is analytical proof that, near the instability threshold, the quantum friction force diverges logarithmically. This result, verified through numerical simulations, sheds light on the behavior of frictional instabilities as the system approaches criticality. Our findings offer new insights into the role of instabilities, critical divergence and temperature in frictional dynamics across quantum and classical regimes.

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