Introduction to Electrodynamics · Problem 12.34

Electrodynamics and Relativity — David J. Griffiths

Physics · relativistic-kinematics

Problem

A neutral pion of (rest) mass mm and (relativistic) momentum p=34mcp = \frac{3}{4}mc decays into two photons. One of the photons is emitted in the same direction as the original pion, and the other in the opposite direction. Find the (relativistic) energy of each photon.

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