Logo

Photons, Schmotons by John Baez, Michael Weiss

Photons, Schmotons
by

Publisher: University of California
Number of pages: 47

Description:
Did you ever wonder 'What the heck is a photon, anyway?' Well, this question quickly gets you into pretty deep waters. Not only do you need to understand Maxwell's equations and quantum mechanics, you need to understand how they fit together into a marvelous theory called 'quantum electrodynamics'. These webpages won't teach you quantum electrodynamics. But they'll give you a little nudge in the right direction.

Home page url

Download or read it online for free here:
Download link
(multiple formats)

Similar books

Book cover: Molecular Dynamics SimulationMolecular Dynamics Simulation
by - MDPI AG
This book moves from the quantum-statistical description to the validity of classical modeling; it presents some perspectives in the algorithmic and in the enhanced sampling approaches, tackling some longstanding challenges to simulation ...
(5797 views)
Book cover: Optical Atomic ClocksOptical Atomic Clocks
by - arXiv
This paper reviews the history and the state of the art in optical-clock research and addresses the implementation of optical clocks in a possible future redefinition of the SI second as well as in tests of fundamental physics.
(8661 views)
Book cover: Interferometry with AtomsInterferometry with Atoms
by - arXiv
Optics and interferometry with matter waves is the art of coherently manipulating the translational motion of particles like atoms. Coherent atom optics is an extension of techniques that were developed for manipulating internal quantum states.
(6699 views)
Book cover: The Thermodynamics of LightThe Thermodynamics of Light
by - arXiv.org
These notes introduce some of the basic mathematical and physical tools necessary for theoretical investigations into the thermodynamics properties of light in cavities. It will also be useful for the research teams entering this field of science.
(5447 views)