Quantum Electrodynamics

"Quantum electrodynamics, generally referred to as QED, is a quantum field theory of the electromagnetic force. The quantum field theory approach envisages the force between the electrons as an exchange force arising from the exchange of virtual photons. QED applies to all electromagnetic phenomena associated with charged fundamental particles such as electrons and positrons, and the associated phenomena such as pair production, electron-positron annihilation, Compton scattering, etc. This book describes the quantum properties and mechanics associated with the interaction of light with matter."--Publisher's website.