# Precision study of positronium: Testing bound state QED theory

@article{Karshenboim2003PrecisionSO,
title={Precision study of positronium: Testing bound state QED theory},
author={Savely G. Karshenboim},
journal={International Journal of Modern Physics A},
year={2003},
volume={19},
pages={3879-3896}
}
• S. Karshenboim
• Published 8 October 2003
• Physics
• International Journal of Modern Physics A
As an unstable light pure leptonic system, positronium is a very specific probe atom to test bound state QED. In contrast to ordinary QED for free leptons, the bound state QED theory is not so well understood and bound state approaches deserve highly accurate tests. We present a brief overview of precision studies of positronium paying special attention to uncertainties of theory as well as comparison of theory and experiment. We also consider in detail advantages and disadvantages of…
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