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QED: The Strange Theory of Light and Matter, Feynman, Richard P., 9780691083889
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- Book Title
- QED: The Strange Theory of Light and Matter
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Princeton University Press
ISBN-10
0691083886
ISBN-13
9780691083889
eBay Product ID (ePID)
523675
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
171 Pages
Publication Name
Qed : the Strange Theory of Light and Matter. (Alix g. Mautner Memorial Lectures)
Language
English
Subject
Physics / Quantum Theory, Physics / General, Physics / Nuclear
Publication Year
1986
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Science
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
0.3 in
Item Weight
11.4 Oz
Item Length
8.7 in
Item Width
5.9 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
College Audience
LCCN
85-042685
Dewey Edition
19
Reviews
"Physics Nobelist Feynman simply cannot help being original. In this quirky, fascinating book, he explains to laymen the quantum theory of light, a theory to which he made decisive contributions."-- The New Yorker, "Feynman's lectures must have been marvelous and they have been turned into an equally entrancing book, a vivid introduction to QED which is leavened and enlivened by his wit. Anyone with a curiosity about physics today should buy it, not only to get to grips with the deepest meaning of quantum theory but to possess a slice of history." --Pedro Waloschek, Nature, Feynman's lectures must have been marvelous and they have been turned into an equally entrancing book, a vivid introduction to QED which is leavened and enlivened by his wit. Anyone with a curiosity about physics today should buy it, not only to get to grips with the deepest meaning of quantum theory but to possess a slice of history., "Physics Nobelist Feynman simply cannot help being original. In this quirky, fascinating book, he explains to laymen the quantum theory of light, a theory to which he made decisive contributions." -- The New Yorker, Feynman's lectures must have been marvelous and they have been turned into an equally entrancing book, a vivid introduction to QED which is leavened and enlivened by his wit. Anyone with a curiosity about physics today should buy it, not only to get to grips with the deepest meaning of quantum theory but to possess a slice of history. ---Pedro Waloschek, Nature, Physics Nobelist Feynman simply cannot help being original. In this quirky, fascinating book, he explains to laymen the quantum theory of light, a theory to which he made decisive contributions., "Feynman's lectures must have been marvelous and they have been turned into an equally entrancing book, a vivid introduction to QED which is leavened and enlivened by his wit. Anyone with a curiosity about physics today should buy it, not only to get to grips with the deepest meaning of quantum theory but to possess a slice of history."-- Pedro Waloschek, Nature
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
539.7/56
Synopsis
Famous the world over for the creative brilliance of his insights into the physical world, Nobel Prize-winning physicist Richard Feynman also possessed an extraordinary talent for explaining difficult concepts to the nonscientist. QED--the edited version of four lectures on quantum electrodynamics that Feynman gave to the general public at UCLA as part of the Alix G. Mautner Memorial Lecture series--is perhaps the best example of his ability to communicate both the substance and the spirit of science to the layperson. The focus, as the title suggests, is quantum electrodynamics (QED), the part of the quantum theory of fields that describes the interactions of the quanta of the electromagnetic field-light, X rays, gamma rays--with matter and those of charged particles with one another. By extending the formalism developed by Dirac in 1933, which related quantum and classical descriptions of the motion of particles, Feynman revolutionized the quantum mechanical understanding of the nature of particles and waves. And, by incorporating his own readily visualizable formulation of quantum mechanics, Feynman created a diagrammatic version of QED that made calculations much simpler and also provided visual insights into the mechanisms of quantum electrodynamic processes. In this book, using everyday language, spatial concepts, visualizations, and his renowned "Feynman diagrams" instead of advanced mathematics, Feynman successfully provides a definitive introduction to QED for a lay readership without any distortion of the basic science. Characterized by Feynman's famously original clarity and humor, this popular book on QED has not been equaled since its publication.
LC Classification Number
QC793.5.P422F48 1985
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- d***d (830)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseThe book looks to be brand new, better than described! It was shipped quickly, and I'm glad to say it survived being packaged in only a mylar envelope. I would like to see better packaging, but what the hey, it arrived in one piece, so I'll be grateful for that. I would not hesitate to purchase from this Seller again. Thank you, halfpricebooksrecordsmag, for a perfect transaction!The Reformatory: A Novel, Due, Tananarive, 9781982188344 (#177112897990)
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