QED Intro Books: Finding Exceptional Recommendations

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The discussion centers on finding good introductory books on Quantum Electrodynamics (QED) and Quantum Field Theory (QFT). Recommendations include Mark Srednicki's "Quantum Field Theory," which is praised for its clarity and is available for free from the author's website, and Zee's "Quantum Field Theory in a Nutshell," noted for its conceptual focus. There is also a query about whether to start learning Lagrangian mechanics through a graduate text like Goldstein or through undergraduate texts that introduce Lagrangian and Hamiltonian mechanics. The consensus suggests beginning with undergraduate texts, with Fowles and Taylor being mentioned as accessible options. Additionally, there is a request for solutions to problems from the book "Mandl & Shaw," indicating some users are struggling with its content.
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Despite the fact that QED is so popular, i have a hard time finding a good introductory book about it [ except feynman's of course;-) ]. Do you have any good recomendations?
 
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I suggest Mark Srednicki's quantum field theory (https://www.amazon.com/dp/0521864496/?tag=pfamazon01-20). I am reading it at the moment and its just amazing! Another excellent book is "quantum field theory in a nutshell", from Zee. I didnt read that one but had a look on it and it sounds great as well!

Srednicky's book is available for free from the author's website so you can have a look yourself before to buy it. Thats what I did actually (http://www.physics.ucsb.edu/~mark/qft.html )

It is said that Zee's book insist more on concepts that calculations but I can't confirm since i haven't read it.
 
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Thank you guys for your answers. I have one more question. I know that qft uses lagrangian formulation but unfortunately i don't have any experience on it. Should i try a book that begins with lagrangian (eg Goldstein) or do i have to get a book that starts with "standard" classical mechanics and then introduces langrangian-hamiltonian? In fact most of the classical mechanics book that I've seen follow the second pattern (finn, morin, kibble, taylor, gregory) so I'm really confused. What is your opinion?
 
I'd start with the chapters on Lagrangian and Hamiltonian mechanics in an undergraduate text. I don't think a graduate text like Goldstein is what you want for a first pass.
 
I think you're right. Which book would you suggest?
 
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shadi_s10 said:
Hi
Do you know if I can find some solutions for this book (mandl & shaw) ?
I have some difficulties dealing with some of its problems! :rolleyes:

I would appreciate any help...

Heeeeeeeeeey!
No one knows where to find the solutions?
:((
 

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