Resonance spin statistical factor

ID: resonance-spin-statistical-factor

For unpolarized entrance particles, average over their spin orientations and sum over the isolated resonance's magnetic substates. The resulting weight multiplies the partial-wave cross section. It can exceed one because orbital angular momentum participates; it is not a standalone probability of forming a state. Polarization or several unresolved resonance spins requires more detailed channel counting.

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