Do Fermi and Gamow-Teller transitions only refer to isospin

[charlesmartin14]

Do Fermi and Gamow-Teller transitions only refer to changes in isospin , as in beta decay and orbital electron capture

 

[eys_physics]

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.