The optimal method for the measurement of tau polarization

doi:10.1016/0370-2693(93)90101-M

Physics Letters B

Volume 306, Issues 3–4, 3 June 1993, Pages 411-417

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Abstract

A variable is constructed for each τ decay channel which carries all the available information on the τ spin state. Its use allows a simple determination of the polarization with the maximal sensitivity for all final states. Further applications to the τ→a₁ν channel are discussed and it is shown that a sizeable improvement of the measurement can be achieved.

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The optimal method for the measurement of tau polarization

Abstract

Phys. Lett. B

Phys. Lett. B

Z. Phys. C

CERN-PPE/92-132

Comput. Phys. Commun.

Phys. Rev. B

Phys. Rev. D

Phys. Rev. D

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