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Does someone know what the measured probability of finding a right handed electron in the beta decay is?
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Electron helicity is a measure of the spin orientation of an electron. It describes whether the electron is spinning in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction around its axis.
The electron's helicity is directly related to its magnetic moment, which is a measure of its tendency to align with an external magnetic field. The direction of the electron's spin determines the direction of its magnetic moment, and therefore its helicity.
Electron helicity is important in particle physics because it is one of the fundamental properties of electrons that can affect their interactions with other particles. It is also used to describe the behavior of other subatomic particles, such as neutrinos.
Electron helicity can be measured through various experiments and techniques, such as using a Stern-Gerlach apparatus or studying the polarization of light emitted by excited atoms. It can also be calculated using quantum mechanical equations.
No, electron helicity is a fundamental property of electrons and cannot be changed. However, the spin of an electron can be flipped, meaning it can change from one helicity state to the other.