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Chapter 39: Problem 5

Which of the following particles does not have integer spins? a) photon b) \(\pi\) meson c) \(\omega\) meson d) \(\nu_{\mathrm{e}}\) lepton

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Answer: The \(\nu_{\mathrm{e}}\) lepton (choice d) does not have an integer spin.

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01

Obtain information about each particle

We need to know the spins of each of the particles mentioned in the choices. The spins of these particles are as follows: a) photon: spin = 1 b) \(\pi\) meson: spin = 0 c) \(\omega\) meson: spin = 1 d) \(\nu_{\mathrm{e}}\) lepton: spin = 1/2
02

Identify the particle with non-integer spin

Now, let's identify the particle with a non-integer spin: a) photon: integer spin b) \(\pi\) meson: integer spin c) \(\omega\) meson: integer spin d) \(\nu_{\mathrm{e}}\) lepton: non-integer spin
03

Provide the correct answer

The particle that does not have an integer spin is the \(\nu_{\mathrm{e}}\) lepton (choice d).

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