  Bohmian mechanics was designed to give rise to predictions identical to those
derived by standard quantum mechanics, while invoking a specific interpretation
of it - one which allows the classical notion of a particle to be maintained
alongside a guiding wave. For this, the Bohmian model makes use of a unique
quantum potential which governs the trajectory of the particle. In this work we
show that this interpretation of quantum theory naturally leads to the
derivation of interesting new phenomena. Specifically, we demonstrate how the
fundamental Casimir-Polder force, by which atoms are attracted to a surface,
may be temporarily suppressed by utilizing a specially designed quantum
potential. We show that when harnessing the quantum potential via a suitable
atomic wavepacket engineering, the absorption by the surface can be
dramatically reduced. This is proven both analytically and numerically.
Finally, an experimental scheme is proposed for achieving the required shape
for the atomic wavepacket. All these may enable new insights into Bohmian
mechanics as well as new applications to metrology and sensing.
