Unstable Systems in Relativistic Quantum Field Theory
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We show how the state of an unstable particle can be defined in terms of stable asymptotic states. This general definition is used to discuss and to solve some old problems connected with the short-time and large-time behaviour of the non-decay amplitude. CERN-TH/97-246 September 1997 ⋆ Address from Sept 1st, 1997 to August 31st, 1998.
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