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Question 6
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The omega-minus particle Ω−\Omega^-Ω−\ is a baryon with a strangeness of −3-3−3.

One possible decay for a Ω−\Omega^-Ω−\ is: Ω−→Ξ0+π−\Omega^- \to \Xi^0 + \pi^-Ω−→Ξ0+π−

a.

Deduce the quark structure of a Ω−\Omega^-Ω−.

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b.

State and explain which interaction is involved in this decay.

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c.

An antiparticle of the omega-minus particle decays into an anti-cascade-zero particle (Ξˉ0\bar{\Xi}^0Ξˉ0) and particle Y. Identify Y.

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d.

The rest energy of a Ω−\Omega^-Ω−\ is equal to the energy of a photon with a frequency of 4.04×1023 Hz4.04 \times 10^{23} \text{ Hz}4.04×1023 Hz. Determine, in MeV\text{MeV}MeV, the rest energy of a Ω−\Omega^-Ω−.

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e.

The discovery of short-lived particles such as the Ω−\Omega^-Ω−\ is made by large international collaborations. Suggest one reason why such collaborations are necessary.

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