CarlB
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granpa said:from post #342:
it allows 4 generations if you count m=0
If you'll look carefully at the formula, you will find that putting 4 into the equation gives you the same masses as if you'd put 1. This is because trig functions repeat every 2 pi.
I'm preparing a submission for Phys Math Central on the subject of Koide's mass formulas for the hadrons. I'm supposed to have something ready by January 10th. The latest cut is here:
http://www.brannenworks.com/koidehadrons.pdf
Carl