Texts on Quantum Fields without Maxwell's Equations

[Vectronix]

Hi

I would like to know what your thoughts are on books that make an attempt to discuss quantum electromagnetism without using any of Maxwell's equations. I came across a text written by an author who decided not to use Maxwell's equations because Maxwell and others "didn't have access" to modern experiments. Personally, I think it's probably a bad idea, but I want as many people to post in here what they think. Thanks :)

 

[meopemuk]

S. Weinberg's "The quantum theory of fields" does not use Maxwell's equation, at least not in any substantial way.

See also http://arxiv.org/abs/physics/0504062

Eugene.

 

[AJ Bentley]

Carver A Mead uses a four-vector potential approach combined with quantum theory in the same way.

I particularly like his use of superconducting inductors to illustrate points that become obvious in retrospect.