Two-photon photoselection: an irreducible tensor analysis

Two-photon partial widths of tensor mesons

We calculate partial widths of the γγ decay of the tensor qq̄ states a2(1320), f2(1270), f2(1525), their radial excitations a2(1660), f2(1640), f2(1800) as well as F2qq̄ states. Calculations are performed in the framework of the same approach which was used before for the study of radiative decays f0(980) → γγ, a0(980) → γγ and φ(1020) → γf0(980): the assumption made is that of qq̄ structure of f0...

Irreducible Tensor Operators

Irreducible Tensor Operators and the

The Wigner-Eckart theorem concerns matrix elements of a type that is of frequent occurrence in all areas of quantum physics, especially in perturbation theory and in the theory of the emission and absorption of radiation. This theorem allows one to determine very quickly the selection rules for the matrix element that follow from rotational invariance. In addition, if matrix elements must be ca...

Irreducible Tensor Products over Alternating Groups

Irreducible Tensor Operators and the Wigner - Eckart Theorem

The Wigner-Eckart theorem concerns matrix elements of a type that is of frequent occurrence in all areas of quantum physics, especially in perturbation theory and in the theory of the emission and absorption of radiation. This theorem allows one to determine very quickly the selection rules for the matrix element that follow from rotational invariance. In addition, if matrix elements must be ca...