Research in theoretical physics. Annual report, September 1, 1975--August 31, 1976. [Summaries of research activities at Johns Hopkins University]
Results are reported on an algebraic approach to the quark problem, strong coupling approximation to field theories and, spontaneous symmetry breaking in the presence of gravitation. A supersymmetry albebra was constructed which obeys triality exactly and allows for separate conservation of lepton and baryon numbers. The existence of higher lying color singlet states is predicted. Investigations into a perturbation expansion around a strong coupling (''independent valued'') limit of field theories were completed. The result is a generalized classical field theory with correct clustering properties; unitarity is satisfied at the tree diagram level. Vacuum solutions to conformal relativity were found, exhibiting spontaneous symmetry breaking. A ''second Higgs mechanism'' was discovered; as a consequence, scalar mesons are removed from the theory altogether. Significance of the results from the point of view of quark confinement and some cosmological consequences are discussed.
- Research Organization:
- Johns Hopkins Univ., Baltimore, Md. (USA). Dept. of Physics
- DOE Contract Number:
- E(11-1)-3285
- OSTI ID:
- 7265050
- Report Number(s):
- COO-3285-30; TRN: 76-020360
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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