Dynamics of Charged Particles and their Radiation Field

This book provides a comprehensive introduction to classical electron theory and its quantization,non-relativistic quantum electrodynamics. It covers the Abraham model of extended charges and the effective dynamics of charges,and discusses non-perturbative properties,resonances,photon emission,g-factor,and matter stability.

Format: Paperback / softback
Publication date: 27 July 2023
Publisher: Cambridge University Press

This comprehensive book offers a thorough and systematic exploration of classical electron theory and its quantization, encompassing non-relativistic quantum electrodynamics. The first half delves into the classical realm, focusing on the well-defined Abraham model of extended charges interacting with the electromagnetic field. It also conducts a study of the effective dynamics of charges when they are relatively distant and the applied potentials change slowly on the scale determined by the size of their charge distribution.

The second half transitions to the quantum realm, leading to a coherent presentation of non-relativistic quantum electrodynamics. Key topics covered include the non-perturbative properties of the fundamental Hamiltonian, the structure of resonances, the process of relaxation to the ground state through photon emission, the non-perturbative derivation of the g-factor of the electron, and the stability of matter. Originally published in 2004, this title has been reissued as an Open Access publication on Cambridge Core.

ISBN-13: 9781009402231
Edition number: Revised ed