Feynman diagram; ##\pi^0+\pi^0\rightarrow \pi^++\pi^-##

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The discussion centers on drawing Feynman diagrams for the reaction ##\pi^0+\pi^0\rightarrow \pi^++\pi^-##, specifically through gluon, photon, and weak W-Boson exchanges. There is confusion regarding the quark composition of the neutral pions, with participants debating whether to use $d\bar{d}$ or $u\bar{u}$. The dominant contribution to the reaction is questioned, along with how the electromagnetic force can act on neutral particles like the ##\pi^0##. One participant has made an attempt at the W-Boson diagram but seeks clarification on its details. Overall, the thread highlights the complexities of Feynman diagrams and particle interactions in quantum physics.
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Homework Statement



For the reaction below draw three Feynman diagrams, one that proceeds through
exchange of a gluon, one through a photon and one exchanging a weak W-Boson.

##\pi^0+\pi^0\rightarrow \pi^++\pi^-##

Which diagram provides the dominant contribution for this reaction?
Explain how the electromagnetic force can work on an electrically neutral particle like the ##\pi^0##.

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The Attempt at a Solution



First of all I'm confused by the composition of the $\pi^0$ meson, do I use $d\bar{d}$ or $u\bar{u}$? I would think that for one neutral pion I use $d\bar{d}$ and the other I use $u\bar{u}$ since this gives the constituent quarks for the products. But then I have no idea how to begin drawing the interaction and how the virtual particle changes the diagram. I apologise since I am very new to Feynman diagrams. Here is an attempt for the W boson:

Neutral pion interaction.png
 
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pondzo said:
First of all I'm confused by the composition of the $\pi^0$ meson, do I use $d\bar{d}$ or $u\bar{u}$?
You can use either.

The W diagram is fine (what is that to the upper right of the "W"?).
 

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