A Quantum Legacy: Seminal Papers Of Julian Schwinger

Gathers technical papers by theoretical physicist Schwinger (1918-94), specifically bypassing those published in the 1979 Selected Papers (1937-1976) of Julian Schwinger . Originally appearing between 1934 and 1997, the 44 papers are presented in sections on quantum electrodynamics; spin and angular momentum; nuclear physics; classical electrodynamics, diffraction, and synchrotron radiation; quantum field theory; many body theory; quantum mechanics; the importance of research; magnetic charge; source theory; deep inelastic scattering; the Casimir effect; supersymmetry; and the statistical atom. They are reproduced from their original publication, some being double spaced. Each section begins with an introductory survey up to 20 pages long of his work in the particular field. The volume introduction sketches his life and career. There is no index. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)