Two identical particles can scatter elastically by both single photon and single Z 0 exchange. Calculate the

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Two identical particles can scatter elastically by both single photon and single Z0 exchange. Calculate the typical squared energy– momentum transfer q2 between them for a distance of closest approach of (a) 1 fm and (b) 10−3fm in their centre-of-mass frame. Assuming that the intrinsic strengths of the fundamental weak and electromagnetic interactions are approximately equal, compare the relative sizes of the invariant (scattering) amplitudes for Z0 and photon exchange processes at these two energy–momentum transfers.

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Particle Physics

ISBN: 978-1118912164

4th Edition

Authors: Brian R. Martin, Graham Shaw

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