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The transition probability, l, is also called the decay probability and is related to the mean lifetime t of the state by l = 1/t. The general form of Fermi's golden rule can apply to atomic transitions, nuclear decay, or scattering.

For more information go to: http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/quantum/fermi.html

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