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Corrections of order {alpha}{sup 2} to the decay width of orthopositronium

Journal Article · · Physics of Atomic Nuclei
OSTI ID:183373

Relativistic corrections of order {alpha}{sup 2} to the decay width of orthopositronium are calculated using the local quasipotential equation. Necessary contributions coming from the amplitude of the three-photon decay of orthopositronium and from the normalization of the wave function, as well as second-order perturbative corrections, are taken into account. 20 refs., 2 figs.

OSTI ID:
183373
Journal Information:
Physics of Atomic Nuclei, Journal Name: Physics of Atomic Nuclei Journal Issue: 8 Vol. 58; ISSN 1063-7788; ISSN PANUEO
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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