I Any other good sources on the Lamb shift other than Wikipedia?

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The discussion centers on finding reliable sources for the Lamb shift beyond Wikipedia. Participants express difficulty in locating concise and accessible explanations that provide a clear definition and understanding of the topic. Recommendations include Weinberg's "Quantum Theory of Fields" for a modern treatment, but some users seek shorter resources that do not require extensive background knowledge. There is a consensus that while guidance is valuable, it may be challenging to find a source that meets all specified criteria. Ultimately, the search for a suitable alternative to Wikipedia continues.
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Good sources not wiki
Title says it all :)
 
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phinds said:
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Yea, I've been lookkng through lots. But can't find reliable ones. I tought maybe one of you guys would know one
 
I'd recommend Weinberg's Quantum Theory of Fields, vol. 1, Sec. 14 for a modern treatment.
 
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raracon said:
Summary:: Good sources not wiki

Title says it all :)
Actually, it doesn't.

What do you want that's not there? Otherwise it will turn into us guessing and you saying "no, that's not it".
 
Vanadium 50 said:
Actually, it doesn't.

What do you want that's not there? Otherwise it will turn into us guessing and you saying "no, that's not it".
Well I am searching for a source, where the Lamb shift is explained in a rather short manner (not going into too much detail).

Other than that I would like to have a better structure in my head, like having a good definition of the Lamb shift and what does it consist of (self energy etc.)
 
berkeman said:
@raracon don't like none of that. Especially the link to the Nobel lecture by Lamb...

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Yeah, that is why I am searching for stuff not related to the Wikipedia article. :)
 
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raracon said:
Well I am searching for a source, where the Lamb shift is explained in a rather short manner (not going into too much detail).
OK, now we're getting somewhere. You want something that is:
  1. Shorter than the Wikipedia article.
  2. Requires less background than the Wikipedia article.
  3. More complete than the Wikipedia article.
That gives people guidance, which is good. However, it is quite possible that no such text exists.
 
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