Perturbative framework for the pi+ pi- atom

1997
8 pages
Published in:
  • JETP Lett. 67 (1997) 783-788,
  • Pisma Zh.Eksp.Teor.Fiz. 66 (1997) 747
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Report number:
  • JINR-E2-97-313

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Abstract:
The perturbative framework is developed for the calculation of the pi(+)pi(-) atom characteristics on the basis of the field-theoretical Bethe-Salpeter approach. A closed expression for the first-order correction to the pi(+)pi(-) atom lifetime has been obtained.
Note:
  • 8 pages, LaTeX-file
  • pi+ pi-: atom
  • Bethe-Salpeter equation
  • perturbation theory
  • bound state: lifetime