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The discussion revolves around an interaction depicted in a picture, which the original poster suspects may relate to a well-known phenomenon within the framework of the standard model of particle physics. Participants explore potential interpretations of the interaction, including the types of particles involved and their decay processes.

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Main Points Raised

  • The original poster suggests a specific interaction involving a neutrino, a proton, and the production of various particles, including an electron, a muon, a neutron, and a kaon.
  • Some participants express uncertainty about the details of the standard model and its experiments, indicating a lack of expertise in the area.
  • One participant mentions that the interaction could relate to an experiment demonstrating non-conservation of parity, noting that kaon decays can lead to different particle outcomes, which would not be possible if parity were conserved.

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There is no clear consensus on the interpretation of the interaction or the specifics of the particles involved. Multiple competing views and uncertainties remain present in the discussion.

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Participants express varying levels of familiarity with the standard model and its implications, which may affect the depth of the discussion. Some assumptions about the nature of the incoming beam and the stationary target are made but not fully explored.

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Individuals interested in particle physics, particularly those curious about interactions within the standard model and the implications of particle decay processes.

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Hi!

I have a beautiful picture of some interaction that I want to explain with the standard model. I think it's probably a famous one, but I have no idea where & when I found it. If anybody recognises this data, then I'd be very happy to hear what it is...

For now, I am guessing something like:

[tex]\nu_\mu+p\rightarrow e^++e^-+\mu^-+n+K^0[/tex]

The neutron will be invisible and the kaon later decays into

[tex]K^0\rightarrow\pi^++\pi^-[/tex]

What do you think, is this reasonable?

Any other suggestions as to what may be going on here will be appreciated!
 
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Edit: Nevermind, click and drag, click and drag...

cookiemonster
 
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How about now?
 
Works fine. Don't even have to click and drag.

Unfortunately, I don't know anything about the Standard Model, much less its experiments. I just like looking at pretty pictures. Sorry!

cookiemonster
 
Here is the same picture, but now attached to the forum.

Additional info: the beam (I guess neutrino's?) comes from the left and I guess that it hits a stationary target.
 

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Well the interaction could be part of the one that showed non-conservation of parity. Your kaon decays into two pions, but there are other decays that go into three particles, something that couldn't happen if parity were conserved.
 

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