Practical Quantum Electrodynamics

Informationen zum Autor Gingrich! Douglas M. Zusammenfassung Presents an introduction to the theory, methodologies and calculations used for explaining the physical interaction of charged particles. Introducing wave equations for spin-0 and spin-1/2 particles, this work compares the relativistic and spin effects for both types of particles. Inhaltsverzeichnis INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND: Introduction. Notation and Conventions. Lorentz Covariance. RELATIVISTIC QUANTUM MECHANICS: Klein-Gordon Equation. Dirac Equation. QUANTUM ELECTRODYNAMICS: Propagator Methods. Photons. Quantum Electrodynamic Processes. APPENDICES A: Lorentz-Invariant Flux Factor. B: Lorentz-Invariant Phase Space. C: Feynman Rules for Tree Diagrams. D: Trace Calculation Using FORM. References. Index

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• Authors: Douglas M. Gingrich, Douglas M. (University of Alberta Gingrich, Gingrich Douglas M.
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 10.05.2006
• EAN: 9781584885429
• ISBN: 978-1-58488-542-9
• No. of pages: 356
• Series: Pure and Applied Physics; Pure and Applied Physics
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Physics, astronomy; SCIENCE / Physics / General, Physics