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When it became clear that the results of their calculations agreed with feynman, i knew that i had been given a unique oppor tunity to bring the three theories together. The strange theory of light and matter i was invited to write an introduction to the new edition of feynman s classic book on quantum electrodynamics. In these classic lessons, feynman introduces the general reader to the following topics. Business inquiry as the exclusive licensing agent for richard feynman, cmg worldwide is dedicated to maintaining and developing a positive brand image for our client. Six easy pieces, taken from these famous lectures on physics, represent the most accessible material from the series. I stumbled across a curious black book entitled qed the strange theory of light and matter, by richard feynman. Richard phillips feynman 19181988 was an american theoretical physicist known for his work in the path integral formulation of quantum mechanics, the theory of quantum electrodynamics, and the physics of the superfluidity of supercooled liquid helium, as well as in particle physics he proposed the parton model. The strange theory of light and matter princeton university press, princeton, new jersey, 1985.
Celebrated for his brilliantly quirky insights into the physical world, nobel laureate richard feynman also possessed an extraordinary talent for. Feynman explains, in his lucid and witty style, the revolutionary scientific theory that won him the nobel prize. Business inquiry the official site of richard feynman. Bill gates puts richard feynman lectures online open culture. The strange theory of light and matter book online. Feynman rules for qed feynmans rules give a free particle solution to the dirac equation for each incoming and outgoing free electron, and a solution to maxwells equations for each free photon. 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. 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. Feynman does a deep dive on quantum electrodynamics.
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