QFT textbook where Schwinger effect is described

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The discussion centers on recommended textbooks and papers that describe the Schwinger effect in Quantum Field Theory (QFT). A notable suggestion is the textbook by Itzykson and Zuber, although it is considered too formal by some participants. Additionally, B. Holstein's paper titled "Strong Field Pair Production," published in the American Journal of Physics (1999), is recommended as a more accessible resource for understanding the Schwinger effect.

PREREQUISITES
  • Quantum Field Theory (QFT) fundamentals
  • Understanding of the Schwinger effect
  • Familiarity with academic papers in physics
  • Basic knowledge of particle production mechanisms
NEXT STEPS
  • Read B. Holstein's paper "Strong Field Pair Production" in Am J. Phys 67(6) 1999
  • Study Itzykson and Zuber's QFT textbook for formal treatment
  • Explore additional QFT textbooks that cover the Schwinger effect
  • Research contemporary papers on particle production in strong fields
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Students and researchers in theoretical physics, particularly those focusing on Quantum Field Theory and the Schwinger effect, will benefit from this discussion.

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Could you pls advise me QFT textbooks where the Schwinger effect is described...
Thanks a lot
 
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well the treatment given in itzykson and zuber is to formal for my liking. However there is a paper by B. Holstein titled strong field pair production Am J. Phys 67(6) 1999 pg 499. You should try reading that first.
 

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