Second-Quantization Process for Particles with Any Spin and with Internal Symmetry

T. J. NELSON and R. H. GOOD, JR.
Rev. Mod. Phys. 40, 508 – Published 1 July 1968
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Abstract

In this paper, the second-quantized theory of free particles and antiparticles, with any spin and with internal SU(2) or SU(3) symmetry, is developed. All spins and both statistics are treated in a uniform way in terms of well-defined complete sets of functions that are orthonormal with respect to a Lorentz-invariant positive-definite inner product. Explicit formulas for field operators of energy, momentum, etc., are given, including three-vector, four-vector, and tensor operators for polarization. It is shown that causal space densities of physical quantities exist when the correct spin-statistics connection is used. The field operators for systems self-conjugate under C, G, and GP are treated and self-conjugate multiplets of SU(3) are set up.

    DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/RevModPhys.40.508

    ©1968 American Physical Society

    Authors & Affiliations

    T. J. NELSON and R. H. GOOD, JR.

    • Institute for Atomic Research and Department of Physics, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa

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    Vol. 40, Iss. 3 — July - September 1968

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