Two particles of masses m 1 and m 2 , and common momentum p, travel between two

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Two particles of masses m1 and m2, and common momentum p, travel between two scintillation counters that are a distance L apart. Show that the difference in their flight times decreases like p−2 for large momenta. Calculate the minimum flight path necessary to distinguish pions from kaons if they have momentum 3 GeV/c and the time-of-flight can be measured with an accuracy of 200 ps.

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Particle Physics

ISBN: 978-1118912164

4th Edition

Authors: Brian R. Martin, Graham Shaw

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