The early history of current Algebra

Author(s)
Herbert Pietschmann
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 of current algebra in the historical struggle in strong interaction physics of elementary particles between field theory and the S-matrix approach based on dispersion relations. The question as to whether some particles are truly fundamental or all hadrons are bound or resonant states of one another played an important role in this struggle and is thus also regarded.

Organisation(s)
Particle Physics
Journal
European Physical Journal H
Volume
36
Pages
75-84
No. of pages
10
ISSN
2102-6459
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1140/epjh/e2011-20013-0
Publication date
2011
Peer reviewed
Yes
Austrian Fields of Science 2012
103012 High energy physics
Portal url
https://ucrisportal.univie.ac.at/en/publications/5f6b794e-0906-493f-9af3-d8e93ce18cf2