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How do we calculate the decay width or the mean lifetime of neutron/
Neutron Decay Rate: Calculating Width & Lifetime
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Discussion Overview
The discussion centers around the calculation of the decay width and mean lifetime of neutrons, exploring both theoretical methods and references to existing literature.
Discussion Character
- Technical explanation, Conceptual clarification, Homework-related
Main Points Raised
- One participant asks how to calculate the decay width or mean lifetime of a neutron.
- Another participant provides a specific value for the neutron's mean lifetime, referencing Wikipedia.
- A participant expresses familiarity with the result but seeks clarification on the theoretical methods used to derive it.
- A later reply mentions that the theoretical approach can be found in Griffiths' work.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
The discussion does not reach a consensus on the methods for calculating the decay width or lifetime, as participants express varying levels of understanding and reference different sources.
Contextual Notes
Participants do not provide detailed assumptions or mathematical steps involved in the calculations, leaving some aspects of the discussion unresolved.
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