On the Interaction of Elementary Particles. I

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The interaction of elementary particles are described by considering a hypothetical quantum which has the elementary charge and the proper mass and which obeys Bose's statistics. The interaction of such a quantum with the heavy particle should be far greater than that with the light particle in order to account for the large interaction of the neutron and the proton as well as the small probability of β-disintegration. Such quanta, if they ever exist and approach the matter close enough to be absorbed, will deliver their charge and energy to the latter. If, then, the quanta with negative charge come out in excess, the matter will be charged to a negative potential. These arguments, of course, of merely speculative character, agree with the view that the high speed positive particles in the cosmic rays are generated by the electrostatic field of the earth, which is charged to a negative potential.^<(9)> The massive quanta may also have some bearing on the shower produced by cosmic rays. In conclusion the writer wishes to express his cordial thanks to Dr.Y.Nishina and Prof.S.Kikuchi for the encouragement throughout the course of the work.
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