Is the Bootstrap Model Still Viable in Modern Particle Physics?

In summary, the bootstrap model has been overshadowed by QCD as the correct theory of strong interactions. However, its ideas have influenced string theory. One major issue with the bootstrap is its inability to explain certain particles, such as the discovery of psi. Despite this, the S-matrix aspect of the bootstrap still holds some value and has played a role in the development of QCD and string theories.
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What are some of the problems with Chew's bootstrap model? Is it still a theory to be recognized and seriously considered?
 
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Although QCD, not bootstrap, is the correct theory of strong interactions, according to John Schwarz, ideas behind the bootstrap have found their way into string theory. http://arxiv.org/abs/hep-th/0007118
 
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The problem with the bootstrap is that there are known particles that can't be explained by the bootstrap (the psi discovery particularly), but quarks seem to work. The S-matrix part of the bootstrap still has useful aspects. Chew students (Schwartz and Gross) were part of the early development of QCD and String Theories, some of which were outgrowths of bootstrap S-matrix and Regge stuff.
 

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