Universal Journal of Physics and Application Vol. 12(2), pp. 19 - 23
DOI: 10.13189/ujpa.2018.120201
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Space-like Particle Production: An Interpretation Based on the Majorana Equation

Luca Nanni ^*
Department of Physics and Earth Sciences, University of Ferrara, Italy

ABSTRACT

This study reconsiders the decay of an ordinary particle in bradyons, tachyons and luxons in the field of the relativistic quantum mechanics. Lemke already investigated this from the perspective of covariant kinematics. Since the decay involves both space-like and time-like particles, the study uses the Majorana equation for particles with an arbitrary spin. The equation describes the tachyonic and bradyonic realms of massive particles, and approaches the problem of how space-like particles might develop. This method confirms the kinematic constraints that Lemke's theory provided and proves that some possible decays are more favorable than others are.

KEYWORDS
Tachyons, Bradyons, Infinite Components Wave Functions

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[1] Luca Nanni , "Space-like Particle Production: An Interpretation Based on the Majorana Equation," Universal Journal of Physics and Application, Vol. 12, No. 2, pp. 19 - 23, 2018. DOI: 10.13189/ujpa.2018.120201.

(b). APA Format:
Luca Nanni (2018). Space-like Particle Production: An Interpretation Based on the Majorana Equation. Universal Journal of Physics and Application, 12(2), 19 - 23. DOI: 10.13189/ujpa.2018.120201.