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An analysis of the spin and parity of the τ-meson

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Il Nuovo Cimento (1955-1965)

Summary

The generality of the double angular momentum expansion for the final state in T-meson decay (1) is pointed out. The significance of the relativistic corrections is emphasized. A relativistic analysis is made of the energy and angular distribution of 481 collected events. One or more terms of the expansion are considered. In addition, a classical analysis is made of partially integrated distributions. On the basis of the analysis it is concluded that the τ-meson may have [spin, parity] of [0-], [1 + ] or [3 + ] on the basis of a weak set of assumptions concerning the interaction. If stronger assumptions are utilized one can eliminate the [1 + ] case or even both the [1 + ] and [3 + ] cases.

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Si mette in evidenza la generalità del doppio sviluppo in serie del momento angolare per lo stato finale nel decadimento del mesone τ. Si fa rilevare il significato delle correzioni relativistiche. Si fa l’analisi relativistica dell’energia e della distribuzione angolare di 481 eventi. Si considerano uno o più termini dello sviluppo. Si esegue, inoltre, l’analisi classica di distribuzioni parzialmente integrate. In base a tale analisi si conclude che il mesone τ può avere [spin, parità] [0-], [1 +] o [3 +] sulla base di un debole sistema di ipotesi riguardanti l’interazione. Se si utilizzano ipotesi più forti si può eliminare il caso [1 +] o perfino i due casi [1 +] e [3 +].

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Eisenberg, Y., Lomon, E. & Rosendorff, S. An analysis of the spin and parity of the τ-meson. Nuovo Cim 4, 610–630 (1956). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02745386

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