The Quantum Theory of Radiation

Oxford: Clarendon Press, 1954. 3d ed. xiii, 430 pages: illustrations; 25 cm A desirablecopy in classic smooth-polished dark blue Oxford cloth. Near fine, with personal owner name inked-out to front FEP. Very tight and clean overall. Hardcover.

Contents: Classical theory of radiation. Quantum theory of the pure radiation field. The electron field and its interaction with radiation. Methods of solution. Radiation processes in first approximation. Radiative corrections, ambiguous features. Penetrating power of high-energy radiation. // "Walter Heinrich Heitler (1904 – 1981) was a German physicist who made contributions to quantum electrodynamics and quantum field theory. He brought chemistry under quantum mechanics through his theory of valence bonding"—Wikipedia. // Quantum physics, Elektromagnetische Strahlung, Électrodynamique quantique, Kwantumelektrodynamica, Mecanica Quantica (Teoria Quantica), Quantenelektrodynamik, Quantentheorie, Quantum Theory, Quantum electrodynamics, Quantum theory, Radiation, Rayonnement, Straling, Théorie quantique, radiation