Quantum electrodynamics of weakly bound systems

Authors
Citation
K. Pachucki, Quantum electrodynamics of weakly bound systems, HYPER INTER, 114(1-4), 1998, pp. 55-70
Citations number
70
Categorie Soggetti
Physics
Journal title
HYPERFINE INTERACTIONS
ISSN journal
03043843 → ACNP
Volume
114
Issue
1-4
Year of publication
1998
Pages
55 - 70
Database
ISI
SICI code
0304-3843(1998)114:1-4<55:QEOWBS>2.0.ZU;2-L
Abstract
An overview of quantum electrodynamic effects in two-body systems is presen ted. Recent advances in the calculation of the hydrogen Lamb shift, muonium hyperfine structure, and positronium energy levels are described in detail . The comparison of experimental results to current theoretical predictions gives agreement in most cases. However, a few significant discrepancies re main, which indicates the necessity for further refined calculations and me asurements.