A. Zee, Quantum Field Theory in a Nutshell · Problem VII.6.2

Field Theory Redux

Physics — QFT

Problem

Work out proton decay in detail. Derive relations between the following decay rates: Γ(p→π0e+)\Gamma(p \to \pi^0 e^+), Γ(p→π+νˉ)\Gamma(p \to \pi^+ \bar{\nu}), Γ(n→π−e+)\Gamma(n \to \pi^- e^+), and Γ(n→π0νˉ)\Gamma(n \to \pi^0 \bar{\nu}).

Browse the problem library