Bøker av Peter W. (Los Alamos National Laboratory) Milonni

In physics, the classical vacuum of tranquil nothingness has been replaced by a quantum vacuum. This book describes the concept of the vacuum in quantum physics with emphasis on quantum electrodynamics. It elucidates the role of the vacuum electromagnetic field in spontaneous emission, the Lamb shift, van der Waals, and Casimir forces, and others.

* This new edition has been updated to reflect the kinds of lasers which are of greatest interest * Includes the latest developments and applications of lasers * Contains end of chapter problems for students * Has a bit more emphasis on applications of lasers and on optical physics .