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The axial anomaly and the dynamical breaking of chiral symmetry

Journal Article · · Physics Letters B
OSTI ID:954243
Using the quark triangle diagram for the Adler-Bell-Jackiw axial anomaly, we calculate the form factor for the {gamma}{sup *}{pi}{sup 0}{yields}{gamma} transition. This form factor depends on the quark mass, and we predict the right behavior with m{sub q}{approx_equal}250 MeV, the same quark mass generated by the dynamical breaking of chiral symmetry through a Nambu-Jona-Lasinio mechanism.
Research Organization:
Thomas Jefferson Lab National Accelerator Facility
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
AC05-84ER40150
OSTI ID:
954243
Report Number(s):
CEBAF-TH-91-13
Journal Information:
Physics Letters B, Journal Name: Physics Letters B Vol. 287; ISSN PYLBAJ; ISSN 0370-2693
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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