Quantum Electrodynamics

Erscheinungsjahr 2005
ISBN: 978-0-521-67569-7
Verlag: Cambridge University Press

Buch, Englisch, Band 13, 282 Seiten, Format (B × H): 170 mm x 244 mm, Gewicht: 495 g

Reihe: Cambridge Monographs on Particle Physics, Nuclear Physics and Cosmology

This book provides an accessible introduction to quantum electrodynamics. Based on lectures on quantum electrodynamics given by the highly original and distinguished physicist V. N. Gribov, the aim of the book is to present the theory of quantum electrodynamics in the shortest and clearest way for applied use. A distinctive feature of Gribov’s approach is the systematic use of the Green function method which allows a straightforward generalization to the cases of strong and weak interactions. The book starts with an introduction that uses the basics of quantum mechanics to gently introduce the reader into the world of propagation functions and particle interactions. The following chapter then focusses on spin 1/2 particles. The text goes on to discuss symmetries, the CPT theorem, causality, and unitarity followed by a detailed presentation of renormalisation theory. A final chapter looks at difficulties with the theory and possible routes to their resolution.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Gribov, V. N.

Nyiri, J.

Fachgebiete

• Naturwissenschaften Physik Elektromagnetismus Magnetismus
• Naturwissenschaften Physik Elektromagnetismus Halbleiter- und Supraleiterphysik
• Naturwissenschaften Physik Elektromagnetismus Elektrizität, Elektrodynamik
• Naturwissenschaften Physik Quantenphysik Teilchenphysik

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. Particles and their interactions in relativistic quantum mechanics; 2. Particles with spin 1/2. Basic quantum electrodynamic processes; 3. General properties of the scattering amplitude; 4. Renormalization. Radiative corrections; 5. Difficulties of quantum electrodynamics.