On the Early History of Current Algebra
History and Philosophy of Physics
2011-07-11 v2 High Energy Physics - Phenomenology
Abstract
The history of Current Algebra is reviewed up to the appearance of the Adler-Weisberger sum rule. Particular emphasis is given to the role current algebra played for the historical struggle in strong interaction physics of elementary particles between the S-matrix approach based on dispersion relations and field theory. The question whether there are fundamental particles or all hadrons are bound or resonant states of one another played an important role in this struggle and is thus also regarded.
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@article{arxiv.1101.2748,
title = {On the Early History of Current Algebra},
author = {Herbert Pietschmann},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1101.2748},
year = {2011}
}
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17 pages