Abstract
Particle identity in quantum mechanics makes it impossible to test the Pauli exclusion principle by looking for "forbidden" x rays or rays. Such experiments do, however, test particle stability. Evidence for the indistinguishability of electrons and nucleons is discussed.
NUCLEAR STRUCTURE Particle identity and the Pauli exclusion principle, particle stability.
- Received 1 February 1980
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevC.22.1338
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