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Polarized muon decay (dΓ∝x2[(3−2x)+(1−2x)k⋅s])

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For a negative muon with rest-frame spin vector s, the leading massless-electron distribution is dΓ/(dxdΩ)=GF2​mμ5​x2[(3−2x)+(1−2x)k⋅s]/(384π4), where x=2Ee​/mμ​∈[0,1]. Its final-spin sum is 64GF2​(k⋅q′)(q⋅(p−mμ​s)). The spin vector is axial whereas the electron direction is polar, so their scalar product reverses under parity. Its occurrence demonstrates parity violation by the left-chiral weak charged current.

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  • Past exam of the mathematics course of the University of Cambridge / 2009 / iii / Paper 47 / 1 / Solution

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