Covariant Polarization Analysis of Spin 1 Particles

Journal Article · Tue Jul 24 00:00:00 EDT 1962 · Proceedings of the Royal Society. A. Mathematical, Physical and Engineering Sciences

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1098/rspa.1962.0147· OSTI ID:4796853

Arif-Uz-Zaman,

A covariant theory of polarization analysis of spin 1 particles is developed. The 16-dimensional covariant scattering equation is reduced to the three-dimensional scattering equation. Lorentz transformations and space rotations giving rise to relativistic corrections (when the scattering theory is applied to multiple scattering experiments) are obtained. These are found to be the same as those obtained for spin 1/2 particles. The spin and energy projection operators for the covariant theory are obtained, and a covariant density matrix for spin 1 particles'' is defined. (auth)

• Research Organization: Imperial Coll., London
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE
• NSA Number: NSA-16-028003
• OSTI ID: 4796853
• Journal Information: Proceedings of the Royal Society. A. Mathematical, Physical and Engineering Sciences, Journal Name: Proceedings of the Royal Society. A. Mathematical, Physical and Engineering Sciences Journal Issue: 1334 Vol. 268; ISSN 1364-5021
• Publisher: The Royal Society Publishing
• Country of Publication: Country unknown/Code not available
• Language: English

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DENSITY
DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS
ELEMENTARY PARTICLES
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SCATTERING
SPIN