Elementary Particle Theories : Proceedings of the V. Internationale Universitätswochen Für Kernphysik 1966 Der Karl-Franzens-Universität Graz, at Schladming (Steiermark, Austria) 24th February–9th March 1966

The great success of the experimental research on elementary particles and their qualities during the last years suggests giving a summary of the present situation also in the theoretical description of this important branch of physics. In spite of the precarious situation in this field of theoretical physics I believe I can fully account for this choice and must see that the number of participants and the general interest justify my opinion. In organizing the proceedings it was our prime concern to reduce the delay in editing and also keep down the price. This was possihle only through the assistance of the Springer-Verlag who chose photomechanical method working quicker and cheaper. Therefore we apologize for any mistakes and errors that may occur in the text and formulae. I am very indebted to my secretary, Miss A. SCHMALDIENST and one of my assistants, Dr. H. KÜHNELT, who did an the typing and correcting of the manu­ scripts with great patience and knowledge. Front Matter....Pages i-iv Introduction....Pages 1-2 On the Nonlinear Spinor Theory of Elementary Particles....Pages 3-41 Nonlinear Spinor Theory in Terms of Vacuum Expectation Values....Pages 42-66 Spontaneous Breakdown of Symmetries....Pages 67-91 Theory of Spontaneous Symmetry Breakdown and the Appearance of Massless Particles....Pages 92-112 Current Algebras and Calculations in Broken Symmetries....Pages 113-150 Axial Form Factors by the Algebra of Currents....Pages 151-162 Collinear Groups and Dynamical Approach to Symmetry....Pages 163-181 Radiative Corrections in Nucleon-β-Decay and Electromagnetic Form Factors....Pages 182-216 Description of K ± p Interactions....Pages 217-228 Dynamics of the π — N System....Pages 229-259 Degenerate Representations of Non-Compact Lie Groups....Pages 260-293 Triplet Model of Elementary Particles....Pages 294-315 Higher Symmetries....Pages 316-337 Relativistic Invariance and Local Fields....Pages 338-357 What if Anything is SU(6) Symmetry?....Pages 358-368 Spin and Lorentz Extensions of Intrinsic Symmetry Groups....Pages 369-379 Relativistic SU(6)....Pages 380-405 Attempts at Understanding the Mass Spectra of Elementary Particles....Pages 406-427 On Some Applications of Abstract Methods in Mathematical Physics....Pages 428-439 Finite Formulation of Renormalization Method....Pages 440-463