QED: The Strange Theory of Light and Matter (Princeton Science Library)

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. Here Feynman provides a classic and definitive introduction to QED (namely quantum electrodynamics), that part of quantum field theory describing the interactions of light with charged particles. Using everyday language, spatial concepts, visualizations, and his renowned "Feynman diagrams" instead of advanced mathematics, Feynman clearly and humorously communicates both the substance and spirit of QED to the layperson. A. Zee's new introduction places both Feynman's book and his seminal contribution to QED in historical context and further highlights Feynman's uniquely appealing and illuminating style.

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Posted: Sep-05-2009

Feynman at his best

An excellent and very enlightening book. Typical Feynman and even better than his Six easy pieces an Six not so easy pieces. Strongly recommended for those who want an introduction into QED without the background to go into the detailed mathematics.

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Posted: Aug-29-2009

QED:the strange theory of light and matter

As the introduction states, the book is intended for students, scholars, and interested lay people. I'm in the last group and found the subject fascinating. It was written to inform and encourage further study and made plentiful use of graphs to explain the text.

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Posted: Aug-23-2009

Perfection

If you enjoy scientific reading, this is a must have. Feynmen is a skilled genius, The only thing that surpasses his genius is his ability to explain complex highly mathematical concepts to the masses with out a hint of math.

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Posted: Jul-10-2009

QED-Princeton Library

Very well and clearly written. Explains the new concepts of light in layman terms without the use of elaborate equations.

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Posted: Mar-03-2009

Great introduction

Very good intruduction into QED. Understandable for the non-scientific community! Makes a very difficult theme accessible and makes you want to know -much- more about the subject.

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Posted: Mar-02-2009

One of my favorites

I bought an earlier printing of QED well over a decade ago. It is one of those books that continues to intrude on your thinking for many years. My physics education stopped just after statistical field theory - in other words I was already comfortable with the material covered by QED and this...

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Posted: Feb-07-2009

By far the hardest book I have ever read

I have always been fascinated by Quantum Physics and keep on wanting to learn more about it. When I came across Mr. Feynman's QED, I gave it a try. I was so lost when I got to chapter 2 and often felt like putting it down and giving up. However, I just couldn't see myself to not finishing this...

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Posted: Feb-01-2009

Quantum field theory for pedestrians

Quantum Electro Dynamics (QED) is the fundamental theory that explains all the physics you'll ever experience (assuming you're not a nuclear physicist and neither have plans to plunge into a black hole). QED is the result of unifying Einstein's special relativity with quantum mechanics, and forms...

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Posted: Dec-11-2008

Quantum Electrodynamics (QED) made easy

The author is one of the greatest physicists of 20th century, and highly regarded as one of the best instructors of physics, but the reader must have some knowledge of science and strong interest in physics, and appreciate optical phenomenon; reflection of light, refraction, etc. Reading this...

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Posted: Oct-12-2008

College Physics came racing back to me full-speed. Fascinating read!

I didn't know exactly what to expect, but bought this based on suggestions from a blog. It is actually a transcript of a series of lectures from Feynman and not specifically a book, per se.That may be a good thing though, as a lecture is probably a little lighter reading and this is heady...

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