Isovector Explained

In particle physics, isovector refers to the vector transformation of a particle under the SU(2) group of isospin.^[1] An isovector state is a triplet state with total isospin 1, with the third component of isospin either 1, 0, or -1, much like a triplet state in the two-particle addition of Spin.

See also

• Isoscalar

Notes and References

1. Bracco . A. . Lanza . E. G. . Tamii . A. . Isoscalar and isovector dipole excitations: Nuclear properties from low-lying states and from the isovector giant dipole resonance . Progress in Particle and Nuclear Physics . 1 May 2019 . 106 . 360–433 . 10.1016/j.ppnp.2019.02.001 . 127928945 . en . 0146-6410. free . 2019PrPNP.106..360B . 2434/716331 . free .