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1. What are the possible eigenvalues of the spin operator \vec{S} for a spin 1/2 particle? Homework Equations I think these are correct: \vec{S} = \frac{\hbar}{2} ( \sigma_x + \sigma_y + \sigma_z ) \sigma_x = \left(\begin{array}{cc}0 & 1\\1 & 0\end{array}\right),\quad...

Like, can someone explain/elaborate on this page http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Resonance_(particle_physics )

Thanks, but I already read those. I guess my question should have been, What is the resonance part. I remember a bit about resonance from classical mechanics and waves but my knowledge of resonance in the context of particle and quantum physics is very limited. I assume it's linked to...

Hi, I am an undergrad doing research with CERN and in examining data from ATLAS. I was looking for instances of Z bosons decaying into muons by taking systems with two energetic, oppositely charged muons, adding their four vectors, and getting the invariant mass of the result. There was an...