Can QED solve all solid state problems?

HAMJOOP · Apr 7, 2015

To my understanding, QED is about electromagnetic interaction, and in a solid system, the interaction is only electromagnetic

So why there are stills lots of research in solid state physics ? Is there something not explained by QED ?

Orodruin · Apr 7, 2015

Why do people still do brain research if the biochemical processes involved are understood? Why do we do rigid body mechanics if we understand continuum mechanics properly?

Can QED solve all solid state problems?

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