1. Nov 20, 2011 #1

   ahaanomegas

   

   The notations are: [itex]W^+[/itex], [itex]W^-[/itex], and [itex]Z^0[/itex]. I'm assuming the W stands for Weak. But, why Z for the neutral one? Is there even a reason?

    

   ahaanomegas, Nov 20, 2011
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3. Nov 21, 2011 #2

   Vanadium 50

   

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   Why does there have to be a reason? Why do we say "lion" instead of "really big cat with a mane"?

    

   Vanadium 50, Nov 21, 2011
4. Nov 21, 2011 #3

   Bill_K

   

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   ahaanomegas, I looked on Wikipedia and found the answer immediately. I bet you could too!

    

   Bill_K, Nov 21, 2011
5. Nov 21, 2011 #4

   jtbell

   

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   Hmm, so calling it Z⁰ is actually redundant!

    

   jtbell, Nov 21, 2011

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