Beta decay: Fermi vs Gamow-Teller
What you are seeing: selection rules for allowed beta decays. Fermi: , no parity change. Gamow-Teller: (but not ), no parity change. The Kurie plot at right is linear in for any allowed transition.
2 J_i1/2
2 J_f1/2
Δπ
Q (keV)1000
type:Mixed
MixedWHAT TO TRY
- Vary each control and watch the rail readouts respond.
- Compare the diagnostic plot against the live scene.