A self-consistent field theory of quantum electrodynamics

Journal Article · Sun Oct 01 04:00:00 EDT 1961 · Nuovo Cimento

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02747777· OSTI ID:4795447

Sachs, M.; Schwebel, S. L.

A theoretical approach based on the postulate that the laws of nature must be described in terms of field variables associated only with elementary interactions is presented in the development of a self-consistent field theory of quantum electrodynamics. Maxwell's equations are presented in spinor form. A self-consistent field theory is discussed in terms of the principle of least action, field equations, and the continuity condition. The Pauli exclusion principle is considered. Positronium and pair annihilationcreation process are presented in terms of field equation solutions and the energy and momentum of positronium in the annihilation state. The Lamb shift and the field equation linearizations of the hydrogen spectrum are discussed.

• Research Organization: McGill Univ., Montreal
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE
• NSA Number: NSA-16-014211
• OSTI ID: 4795447
• Journal Information: Nuovo Cimento, Journal Name: Nuovo Cimento Journal Issue: S2 Vol. 21; ISSN 0029-6341
• Country of Publication: Country unknown/Code not available
• Language: English

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71 CLASSICAL AND QUANTUM MECHANICS
GENERAL PHYSICS
ANNIHILATION
DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS
ELECTRODYNAMICS
ELECTRONS
ENERGY
EQUATIONS
FIELD THEORY
HYDROGEN
INTERACTIONS
LAMB SHIFT
MAXWELL EQUATIONS
MOMENTUM
PAIR PRODUCTION
PAULI PRINCIPLE
POSITRONIUM
POSITRONS
QUANTUM ELECTRODYNAMICS
QUANTUM MECHANICS
SPECTRA
SPECTRAL SHIFT
SPIN
SPINOR
THERMODYNAMICS
VECTORS