American physicist Richard Feynman is one of the creators of the atomic bomb, a specialist in quantum electrodynamics, a Nobel laureate, but, above all, an extraordinary multifaceted personality who does not fit into the usual framework of the image of a “man of science.” An excellent speaker, he turned each of his lectures into an exciting intellectual game. Not only students and colleagues, but also people simply passionate about physics were eager to attend his speeches. This book is based on the famous lectures Richard Feynman gave at the University of California. In these lectures, the renowned physicist talks about quantum electrodynamics, a theory in which he himself took part, in simple and accessible language that even the most ordinary reader can understand. It’s not for nothing that critics wrote about the very first, Princeton edition of QED: “A book that fully conveys the exciting and witty style of Feynman, who made quantum electrodynamics not only understandable, but also entertaining!” Brilliant book. Feynman knows how to make science understandable to the most unprepared reader! "Times Literary Supplement" Feynman is original and witty, whether he likes it or not! "New Yorker" Slogan: Quantum electrodynamics is interesting, understandable and entertaining!