This classic work presents the main results and calculational procedures of quantum electrodynamics in a simple and straightforward way. Designed for the student of experimental physics who does not intend to take more advanced graduate courses in theoretical physics, the material consists of notes on the third of a three-semester course given at the California Institute of Technology.
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This classic work presents the main results and calculational procedures of quantum electrodynamics in a simple and straightforward way. Designed for the student of experimental physics who does not intend to take more advanced graduate courses in theoretical physics, the material consists of notes on the third of a three-semester course given at the California Institute of Technology.
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Editor’s Foreword -- Preface -- Quantum Electrodynamics -- Interaction of Light with Matter–Quantum Electrodynamics -- Résumé of the Principles and Results of Special Relativity -- Relativistic Wave Equation -- Solution of the Dirac Equation for a Free Particle -- Potential Problems in Quantum Electrodynamics -- Relativistic Treatment of the Interaction of Particles with Light -- Interaction of Several Electrons -- Discussion and Interpretation of Various “Correction” Terms -- Pauli Principle and the Dirac Equation -- The Theory of Positrons -- Space-Time Approach to Quantum Electrodynamics -- Appendix
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In 1965, Richard Feynman was awarded the Nobel prize for Physics for his work in quantum electrodynamics.

Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9780201360752
Publisert
1998-03-25
Utgiver
Taylor & Francis Inc
Høyde
229 mm
Bredde
152 mm
Aldersnivå
UU, 05
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
208

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Biografisk notat

Richard P. Feynman was raised in Far Rockaway, New York, and received his Ph.D. from Princeton. He held professorships at both Cornell and the California Institute of Technology. In 1965 he received the Nobel Prize for his work on quantum electrodynamics. He died in 1988.