THE SEARCH FOR STABLE, MASSIVE, ELEMENTARY PARTICLES

Authors :: Martin L. Perl
Irwin T. Lee
Valerie Halyo
Klaus S. Lackner
D. Loomba
Eric R. Lee
Peter C. Kim
Source :: International Journal of Modern Physics A. 16:2137-2164
Publication Year :: 2001
Publisher :: World Scientific Pub Co Pte Lt, 2001.
Abstract: In this paper we review the experimental and observational searches for stable, massive, elementary particles other than the electron and proton. The particles may be neutral, may have unit charge or may have fractional charge. They may interact through the strong, electromagnetic, weak or gravitational forces or through some unknown force. The purpose of this review is to provide a guide for future searches - what is known, what is not known, and what appear to be the most fruitful areas for new searches. A variety of experimental and observational methods such as accelerator experiments, cosmic ray studies, searches for exotic particles in bulk matter and searches using astrophysical observations is included in this review.<br />Comment: 34 pages, 8 eps figures