Why can the omega meson not decay to 3 neutral pions?

Click For Summary
SUMMARY

The omega meson (ω) cannot decay into three neutral pions (π0) due to conservation laws related to charge conjugation (C) symmetry. Specifically, the ω meson is classified as C-odd, while the decay product consisting of three neutral pions would be C-even. This violation of C-symmetry prohibits the decay process ω → π0 π0 π0 from occurring. For further details, refer to the Particle Data Group's resource on particle decays.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of particle physics and meson classification
  • Familiarity with conservation laws in particle decays
  • Knowledge of charge conjugation (C) symmetry
  • Basic proficiency in LaTeX for mathematical notation
NEXT STEPS
  • Research the implications of C-symmetry in particle decays
  • Study the properties and classifications of mesons
  • Explore the Particle Data Group's resources on particle decay channels
  • Learn about other decay processes that violate conservation laws
USEFUL FOR

Particle physicists, students studying quantum mechanics, and researchers interested in meson decay processes will benefit from this discussion.

Dilatino
Messages
12
Reaction score
0
What reasons prevent the decay

$\omega \rightarrow \pi^0 \pi^0 \pi^0$

from happening?
 
Physics news on Phys.org
I don't understand how LaTex works here ...
 
There are not many things to check if you want to know which decay is possible.

The http://pdg8.lbl.gov/rpp2014v1/pdgLive/Particle.action?node=M001#decayclump_A has the answer.

You can use LaTeX with double # or double $:
##\omega## -> ##\omega##
$$\omega$$ ->$$\omega$$
 
Last edited by a moderator:
##\omega## is C-odd
 

Similar threads

  • · Replies 2 ·
Replies
2
Views
2K
  • · Replies 3 ·
Replies
3
Views
3K
  • · Replies 5 ·
Replies
5
Views
2K
  • · Replies 10 ·
Replies
10
Views
2K
  • · Replies 7 ·
Replies
7
Views
2K
  • · Replies 4 ·
Replies
4
Views
4K
  • · Replies 8 ·
Replies
8
Views
3K
  • · Replies 1 ·
Replies
1
Views
4K
  • · Replies 2 ·
Replies
2
Views
2K
  • · Replies 9 ·
Replies
9
Views
1K