Fundamental Interactions in Physics and Astrophysics

1. Front Matter

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2. Constructive Field Theory

   1. Constructive Field Theory Introduction to the Problems

      • A. S. Wightman

      Pages 1-85

   2. The P(φ)2 Model

      • Lon Rosen

      Pages 86-107

   3. The Yukawa Quantum Field Theory in Two Space-Time Dimensions

      • Robert Schrader

      Pages 108-119

   4. Perturbation Theory and Coupling Constant Analyticity in Two-Dimensional Field Theories

      • Barry Simon

      Pages 120-136

   5. Panel Discussion

      • Geoffrey Iverson, Arnold Perlmutter, Stephan Mintz

      Pages 137-144

   6. Constructive Field Theory, Phase II

      • Arthur Jaffe

      Pages 145-156

3. Advances in the Theory of Weak and Electromagnetic Interactions

   1. Theory of Weak and Electromagnetic Interactions

      • Steven Weinberg

      Pages 157-186

   2. Current High Energy Neutrino Experiments

      • A. K. Mann

      Pages 187-205

   3. Dispersion Inequalities and Their Application to the Pion’s Electromagnetic Radius and the Kℓ3 Parameters

      • S. Okubo

      Pages 206-227

   4. Prospects for the Detection of Higher Order Weak Processes and the Study of Weak Interactions at High Energy

      • David Cline

      Pages 228-263

   5. Breaking Nambu-Goldstone Chiral Symmetries

      • Heinz Pagels

      Pages 264-282

4. Cosmic Evolution

   1. Introduction

      • Steven Weinberg

      Pages 283-284

   2. Interacting Galaxies

      • Alar Toomre

      Pages 285-288

   3. Missing Mass in the Universe

      • George Field

      Pages 289-317

   4. Evolution of Irregularities in an Expanding Universe

      • P. J. E. Peebles

      Pages 318-337

   5. Panel Discussion

      • Geoffrey Iverson, Arnold Perlmutter, Stephan Mintz

      Pages 338-350

5. New Vistas in the Theory of Fundamental Interactions

   1. The Dirac Hypothesis

      • Edward Teller

      Pages 351-353

   2. Zitterbewegung of the New Positive-Energy Particle

      • P. A. M. Dirac

      Pages 354-364

   3. A Master Wave Equation

      • Behram Kursunoğlu

      Pages 365-396

The present volume is a compilation of the talks presented at the 1972 Coral Gables Conference on Fundamental Interactions at High Energy held at the University of Miami by the Center for Theoretical Studies. The volume contains, in addition, contributions by B. Kursunoglu and G. Breit, which were not actually presented, but are included as tributes to Professor P.A.M. Dirac, to whom the Conference is formally dedicated. Again this year the theme, style and format of each session was in most cases the responsibility of the section leaders who also cons~ituted the Conference Committee. This organization of the conference meant that each section was coherent and essentially self-contained, and as weIl, allowed for spirited panel discussions to critically summarize, and to indicate new directions for future research. This volume is divided into four sections on Constructive Field Theory, and Advances in the Theory of Weak and Electro­ magnetic Interactions, Cosmic Evolution,and New Vistas in the Theory of Fundamental Interactions. Each section represents a thorough, penetrating survey of one of the most active research programs of theoretical physics. Thanks are due to typists Mrs. Helga S. Billings, Mrs. Jackie Zagursky, Miss Connie Retting, and to Mrs. Norma Gayle Hagan for her industrious supervision of the many programs involved in the conference. This conference received some support from the Atomic Energy Commission and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. The Editors vii Miss Sevil Kursunoglu, Professor Behram Kursunoglu, Professor P. A. M. Dirac, Mrs. Behram Kursunoglu, Mr.

• astrophysics
• field theory
• theoretical physics

• Center for Theoretical Studies, University of Miami, Coral Gables, USA

  Geoffrey Iverson, Arnold Perlmutter, Stephan Mintz

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