What is the gyromagnetic ratio of spin-1 mesons?

In summary, the conversation discusses the search for data on gyromagnetic ratios, magnetic moments, and g-factors of mesons. It is noted that information on nucleons, electrons, and muons is readily available, but not for mesons. The reason for this is attributed to the short lifetimes of vector mesons, making it difficult to measure their magnetic moments. The quark model does provide predictions for their magnetic moments and g-factors. Additionally, it is mentioned that spin-0 mesons do not have magnetic moments, while spin-1 mesons can only have their magnetic moments measured indirectly.
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Hello all. Would anybody know where I can find data on gyromagnetic ratios/magnetic moments/g-factors of mesons? I find everything about nucleons, electrons and muons, but that's about where it stops. Even the Particle Data Groups is silent about it. Or is there any reason why it is not possible to measure/define this?
 
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The lifetimes of vector mesons (which might have mag moms) are too short to measure a mag mom. The quark model does give simple predictions for their mag moms and g factors,
 
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Spin-0 mesons have no magnetic moments. As Meir Achuz points out, spin-1 mesons do, but the only way one can measure this is indirectly.
 

Related to What is the gyromagnetic ratio of spin-1 mesons?

1. What is the gyromagnetic ratio of mesons?

The gyromagnetic ratio of mesons refers to the ratio of the magnetic moment to the spin of a meson particle. It is a physical constant that characterizes the strength of the magnetic moment of a meson in relation to its spin.

2. How is the gyromagnetic ratio of mesons calculated?

The gyromagnetic ratio of mesons can be calculated using the equation μ = gq/2m, where μ is the magnetic moment, g is the gyromagnetic ratio, q is the charge of the particle, and m is its mass.

3. What factors affect the gyromagnetic ratio of mesons?

The gyromagnetic ratio of mesons is affected by the mass, charge, and spin of the particle. It is also influenced by external factors such as the strength of an applied magnetic field.

4. How does the gyromagnetic ratio of mesons differ from that of other particles?

The gyromagnetic ratio of mesons is unique to these particles and cannot be compared to that of other particles. This is because it is dependent on the specific properties of mesons, such as their mass and charge.

5. Why is the gyromagnetic ratio of mesons important in particle physics?

The gyromagnetic ratio of mesons is important in particle physics because it helps to characterize the properties of these particles and their interactions with magnetic fields. It is also a key parameter in calculations and experiments involving mesons.

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