The strange theory of light and matter is an outstanding book on a subject that is often overlooked or glossedover in many popular physics books. Im fascinated by this subject and richard feynman was clearly a leading light on quantum electrodynamics but im afraid this book is almost a complete turnoff. The strange theory of light and matter i was invited to write an introduction to the new edition of feynmans classic book on quantum electrodynamics. The strange theory of light and matter is an adaptation for the general reader of four lectures on quantum electrodynamics. Thanks to richard feynman, it is also one of the rare parts of physics that is known for sure. Celebrated for his brilliantly quirky insights into the physical world, nobel laureate richard feynman also possessed an extraordinary talent for explaining difficult concepts to the general public. Qed lectures in new zealand quantum electrodynamics qed was the subject of qed the strange theory of light and matter, the popular book by richard feynman which was first published by princeton university press in 1985. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app.
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Celebrated for his brilliantly quirky insights into the physical world, nobel laureate richard feynman also possessed an. Quantum electrodynamics or qed for short is the strange theory that explains how light and electrons interact. Its based on some pre1985 lectures, which is ok if our. The strange theory of light and matter princeton science library. Feynman, who himself gave the theory its most useful and powerful form, undertakes without one equation to explain qed to the generality of readers. In this lucid set of lectures, feynman provides the definitive introduction to qed. But still there was the problem of the interaction of light and matter. Feynman explains, in his lucid and witty style, the revolutionary scientific theory that won him the nobel prize quantum electrodynamics or qed for short is the theory that explains how light and electrons interact, and in doing so illuminates the deepest and most complex mysteries of the world around us. The first edition of the novel was published in 1985, and was written by richard feynman. The strange theory of light and matter pdf free download. Feynman does a deep dive on quantum electrodynamics. Celebrated for his brilliantly quirky insights into the.
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