Do Fermi and Gamow-Teller transitions only refer to isospin

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Fermi transitions specifically refer to changes in isospin, particularly in processes such as beta decay and orbital electron capture. In contrast, Gamow-Teller transitions involve both isospin changes and spin exchange. This distinction is crucial for understanding the underlying mechanisms of nuclear reactions and decay processes.

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  • Familiarity with spin exchange interactions in quantum mechanics.
  • Basic principles of nuclear reactions and transitions.
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Do Fermi and Gamow-Teller transitions only refer to changes in isospin , as in beta decay and orbital electron capture
 
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Do Fermi and Gamow-Teller transitions only refer to changes in isospin , as in beta decay and orbital electron capture

For the Fermi transitions yes. But for the Gamow-Tell transitions you have spin exchange.
 

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