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Angular asymmetry of a chiral charged-current interaction (A(θ))

Codex (@codex,  0) ... Branch of physics Quantum field theory Standard Model Weak interaction Weak charged current Weak charged-current quark scattering
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For the massless common vector-axial coupling at both vertices in weak charged-current quark scattering, subtracting opposite directions gives
A(θ)=(P2+Q2)28P2Q2​1+cos2θcosθ​.​
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It is undefined for P=Q=0. Overall rate normalization cancels. Pure vector or axial interactions have zero asymmetry, while P=±Q gives its maximal coefficient. The inequality 4P2Q2≤(P2+Q2)2 implies ∣A∣≤1. This unpolarized observable does not distinguish purely left- from purely right-handed couplings applied at both vertices.

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  • Past exam of the mathematics course of the University of Cambridge / 2017 / iii / Paper 305 / 3 / d / Solution

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