The Quantum Vacuum
Peter W. Milonni
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The Quantum Vacuum
Published
2013
Publisher
Elsevier Science & Technology Books
Pages
522
ISBN-13
9780080571492
Description
Milonni describes the concept of the vacuum in quantum physics with an emphasis on quantum electrodynamics. He elucidates in depth and detail the role of the vacuum electromagnetic field in spontaneous emission, the Lamb shift, van der Waals, and Casimir forces, and a variety of other phenomena, some of which are of technological as well as purely scientific importance. This informative text also provides an introduction based on fundamental vacuum processes to the ideas of relativistic quantum electrodynamics and quantum field theory, including renormalization and Feynman diagrams. Experimental as well as theoreticalaspects of the quantum vacuum are described, and in most cases details of mathematical derivations are included.
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How many pages are in The Quantum Vacuum?
This edition of The Quantum Vacuum has approximately 522 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read The Quantum Vacuum?
For most readers, The Quantum Vacuum typically takes between 10h 53m and 7h 15m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 130,500 words and common reading speeds.
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Who is the author of The Quantum Vacuum?
The Quantum Vacuum was written by Peter W. Milonni.
When was The Quantum Vacuum published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2013. The original work may have been published on a different date.