Y-Q and I-U Symmetries, and New Unified Lifetime Formulas of Hadrons

Abstract

Based on the Y-Q and I-U symmetries between mass and lifetime on the general SU(3) theory, we can derive the lifetime formulas of hyperons and mesons, which agree better with experiments. It is a new method on lifetime of hadrons described by quantum numbers. They are symmetrical with the corresponding mass formulas, and can be unified for mass and lifetime. Further, these formulas may extend to describe masses and lifetime of heavy flavor hadrons.