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

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The discussion centers on recommended literature for understanding the Lamb shift correction in atomic energy levels, specifically highlighting two authoritative texts: "Course on Theoretical Physics, Vol 4" by Landau and Lifshitz, and "Quantum Theory of Fields, Vol. 1" by S. Weinberg. While the former is noted for its comprehensive treatment of applications, it is considered somewhat outdated in its approach to Quantum Electrodynamics (QED) for beginners. In contrast, Weinberg's work is recognized for its modern perspective on quantum field theory.

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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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