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Rate for positronium decay to five photons

Journal Article · · Phys. Rev. A; (United States)
In this report we calculate GAMMA/sub 5/, the rate for orthopositronium to decay to five photons. We find that GAMMA/sub s/ = (0.0189(11))..cap alpha../sup 2/GAMMA/sub LO/, where GAMMA/sub LO/ is the lowest-order orthopositronium decay rate. The relevance of our result to the experimental situation is discussed.
Research Organization:
Joseph Henry Laboratories, Princeton University, Princeton, New Jersey 08544
OSTI ID:
5889623
Journal Information:
Phys. Rev. A; (United States), Journal Name: Phys. Rev. A; (United States) Vol. 28:2; ISSN PLRAA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English