This thesis investigates the possibility of constructing
theories of composite particles of zero mass. Consideration
is given primarily to the transformation properties of state vectors and operators used for the description of mass-less elementary particles under Lorentz transformation of the coordinate system. A method originally used by Wigner is developed more explicitly. The transformation properties of bilinear combinations of state functions and of operators are considered in some detail. It is found that the one example
of a composite particle theory extant in the literature has incorrect transformation properties. No example of a correctly transforming theory is given. / Science, Faculty of / Physics and Astronomy, Department of / Graduate
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:UBC/oai:circle.library.ubc.ca:2429/40409 |
| Date | January 1959 |
| Creators | Rowe, Edward George Peter |
| Publisher | University of British Columbia |
| Source Sets | University of British Columbia |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Text, Thesis/Dissertation |
| Rights | For non-commercial purposes only, such as research, private study and education. Additional conditions apply, see Terms of Use https://open.library.ubc.ca/terms_of_use. |
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