QED: The Strange Theory of Light and Matter (Princeton Science Library) |  | Author: Richard P. Feynman
Creator: A. Zee
Publisher: Princeton University Press
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Pages: 192
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Dimensions (in): 8.3 x 5.4 x 0.6
ISBN: 0691125759
Dewey Decimal Number: 530
EAN: 9780691125756
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Publication Date: April 4, 2006
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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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Understandabe by a high school student. November 6, 2009
Kevin Georgison (Canada)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
QED is very quick and easy to read. Nothing more needs to be said but read it.
The work of an amazing teacher October 29, 2009
Pablo Diaz Gutierrez (http://www.ics.uci.edu/~pablo/books.html)
I'm only half way in the 2nd chapter (out of 4), and Feynman's unique explanation of refraction is already well worth the price of this book. As others have noticed, this is truly a book for the nearly profane, but it can be equally enjoyed by the amateur physicist. The simplicity of the explanations, also often original as I have seen them, don't get in the way of further understanding. Like I've read elsewhere, there's nothing here to be 'unlearned' once you go into deeper understanding. To the contrary, if you are already familiar with some signal theory and wave functions, you'll be able to map the analogies to more formal terms, and see how Feynman works the audience, making this read all the more interesting.
I often like to give away books that I enjoy so that my friends can also share the pleasure. With this one, I'm buying an extra copy instead. I'm keeping mine.
Feynman at his best September 5, 2009
Ir C. Kramer (Eindhoven, Netherlands)
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.
QED:the strange theory of light and matter August 29, 2009
Wizard of Oz (Lake Tahoe)
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.
Perfection August 23, 2009
N. Pauley (Kenosha, WI)
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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