Quantum field theories, nuclear forces, and the cosmic rays (1934-1938)

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Jul 1991

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American Journal of Physics, Volume 59, Issue 7, pp. 595-605 (1991).

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Nonlinear Or Nonlocal Theories And Models, History Of Science

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During the 1930s, cosmic rays were the most important source of data on the high-energy behavior of both quantum electrodynamics and nuclear forces. In the period 1934-1938, with which this article is concerned, the dominant fundamental theory of nuclear forces was that of the Fermi field. In sorting out the various cosmic-ray phenomena in the atmosphere, it was found that the less penetrating components were associated with electromagnetic cascade showers, and that the more penetrating component contained a new ``elementary'' particle, the mesotron. However, there remained puzzling features of the cosmic rays that left adequate room for other interpretations.

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