Quantum Which books discuss the Lamb shift correction in atomic energy levels?

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For a thorough understanding of the Lamb shift and its implications in quantum electrodynamics (QED), two highly recommended texts are Landau and Lifshitz's "Course on Theoretical Physics, Vol 4" and S. Weinberg's "Quantum Theory of Fields, Vol. 1." While Landau and Lifshitz provide a solid application-focused treatment of the topic, they are noted for their older methods, which may not be ideal for beginners in QED. Weinberg's work is also recognized for its comprehensive approach to quantum field theory, making it a valuable resource for those studying the Lamb shift and its effects on atomic energy levels.
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What will you suggest someone for books which provide discussion on the Lamb shift (QED correction) of atomic energy levels?
 
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You find a very good treatment on this in both

Landau, Lifshitz, Course on Theoretical Physics, Vol 4 (although not my preferred source to learn QED in the beginning, because it's pretty old-fashioned concerning the methods, but it's great for the applications treated there)

S. Weinberg, Quantum Theory of Fields, Vol. 1
 
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