Description
Book SynopsisThis book provides a self-contained and systematic introduction to classical electron theory and its quantization, non-relativistic quantum electrodynamics. The first part deals with the classical theory, the second part the quantum theory. First released in 2004, this title has been reissued as an Open Access publication on Cambridge Core.
Table of ContentsPreface; List of symbols; 1. Scope, motivation and orientation; Part I. Classical Theory: 2. A charge coupled to its electromagnetic field; 3. Historical notes; 4. The energy-momentum relation; 5. Long-time asymptotics; 6. Adiabatic limit; 7. Self-force; 8. Comparison dynamics; 9. The Lorentz-Dirac equation; 10. Spinning charges; 11. Many charges; 12. Summary and preamble to the quantum theory; Part II. Quantum Theory: 13. Quantizing the Abraham model; 14. The statistical mechanics connection; 15. States of lowest energy: statics; 16. States of lowest energy: dynamics; 17. Radiation; 18. Relaxation at finite temperatures; 19. Behaviour at very large and very small distances; 20. Many charges, stability of matter; References; Index.
