PHYS 3310 Module 14.2

Particle Conservation Laws

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14.2 Particle Conservation Laws

Learning Objectives

  • Distinguish three conservation laws: baryon number, lepton number, and strangeness
  • Use rules to determine the total baryon number, lepton number, and strangeness of particles before and after a reaction
  • Use baryon number, lepton number, and strangeness conservation to determine if particle reactions or decays occur