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Interpretation of the Wu Experiment on Cobalt-60 Beta Decay Based on the Great Tao Model

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The cobalt-60 polarized nucleus β-decay experiment conducted by Chien-Shiung Wu's team observed the directional asymmetry in β-decay electron emission with irrefutable data. This phenomenon has long been interpreted as "parity non-conservation in weak interactions" and is considered to have overturned the traditional physics understanding of symmetry. However, the Standard Model requires the introduction of ad hoc concepts such as "weak interaction" and "neutrinos" to explain this phenomenon, resulting in a complex theoretical system lacking unity. This paper provides a systematic reconstruction and explanation of the physical mechanism behind the Wu experiment based on the Great Tao Model. The core innovation lies in clarifying that the "mirror operation" in parity conservation is not a purely geometric mirror image but a complete physical operation incorporating the correlation of physical properties – the mirroring process not only reverses spatial direction but also requires synchronous consideration of the inherent physical characteristics such as particle charge properties and spin momentum field direction. Research indicates that the essence of electron emission directional asymmetry is the direction-specific coupling between the atomic nuclear spin electric momentum field (spin magnetic field) and the β-decay electron electric momentum field, following the spin field interaction principle of "parallel repulsion, anti-parallel attraction." By strictly following the quantitative derivation of key parameters for cobalt-60 nuclei and other nuclides like tritium, carbon-14, and sodium-22 using the Great Tao Model's spin momentum and spin field strength formulas, the derived electron emission asymmetry coefficients show high consistency with experimental data. This study not only provides concise and self-consistent theoretical support for the Wu experiment but also validates the universality and unity of the Great Tao Model as a candidate "theory of everything", restoring the essence of parity conservation law.
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1. Introduction

In 1957, Chien-Shiung Wu’s team first experimentally observed, through a low-temperature polarization experiment on cobalt-60 nuclei, that β-decay electrons were strongly preferentially emitted opposite to the nuclear spin direction. Reversing the magnetic field (effectively reversing the nuclear spin direction) caused the preferred emission direction to reverse synchronously [1,2]. This directional asymmetry was interpreted by Tsung-Dao Lee and Chen Ning Yang as “parity non-conservation in weak interactions,” which was then considered to have broken the symmetry law of “parity conservation,” a cornerstone of physics, providing decisive evidence for their theoretical hypothesis and promoting a revolution in symmetry research in particle physics.
However, explanations based on the Standard Model of particle physics have significant limitations: they require the introduction of “weak interaction” as a fundamental interaction independent of electromagnetism and gravity. Furthermore, the “neutrino” hypothesized to explain energy conservation in β-decay remains mysterious in its nature and mechanism [3]. More critically, the traditional interpretation harbors a fundamental misunderstanding regarding the “mirror operation”—equating it simplistically with a geometric mirror image, ignoring the deep correlation between inherent particle properties and spatial orientation in physical processes, leading to misinterpretation of the experimental results. In fact, the “mirror operation” required by parity conservation is not a pure geometric reflection but a systematic operation incorporating constraints on physical properties: mirroring not only reverses spatial coordinates but must also consider the correlational influence of inherent physical characteristics such as particle charge sign and spin momentum field direction. A purely geometric mirror cannot fully reproduce the symmetry judgment of a real physical process. The most common-sense understanding is: the mirror image of an electron is still a negatively charged electron, it never becomes a positively charged positron simply because the spatial direction is reversed. If one forcibly applies the force laws for a positron to the electron in the mirror to judge symmetry, one will inevitably reach a conclusion of “asymmetry.”
The Great Tao Model is a unified theoretical framework based on the ancient Chinese Taoist philosophical concept of “The Great Tao is extremely simple” (大道至简) and modern physical experimental facts, consisting of the Yin-Yang Model of elementary particles and the Existence Field Theory [4]. This model classifies elementary particles into three types: electron, positron, and subston (物子), forming composite particles like protons and neutrons through “Yin-Yang combination,” and uses the “existence field” to uniformly describe charge and mass interactions, eliminating the need for concepts like strong and weak interactions. This paper aims, based on the Great Tao Model and strictly following its core formulas for spin momentum and spin field strength, combined with the core viewpoint that “the mirror operation is a physical property-correlated operation, not a pure geometric mirror” (i.e., “the electron mirror is still an electron, not a positron”), to reveal the essence behind the apparent directional asymmetry in the Wu experiment. It validates the model’s rationality through quantitative derivation, extends the analysis to β-decay phenomena of different nuclides, restores the true meaning of the parity conservation law, and provides a novel theoretical perspective for the experimental results.

2. Core Theoretical Basis of the Great Tao Model

2.1. Yin-Yang Model of Elementary Particles

According to the principles of Yin-Yang unity and prioritizing physical facts, the Great Tao Model defines elementary particles as ultimate, indivisible, stable entities with inherent core properties, classified into three types [4]:
Electron (e-): Carries one unit of negative charge (-e), Yang-within-Yin particle, participates in electromagnetic interaction.
Positron (e+): Carries one unit of positive charge (+e), Yang-within-Yang particle, participates in electromagnetic interaction.
Subston (物子): Electrically neutral, Yin particle, possesses only mass, does not participate in electromagnetic interaction, mass approximately 1835 times the electron mass.
Composite particles are formed by combining the three elementary particles via Yin-Yang combination: a proton consists of a positron and a subston; a neutron consists of an electron, a positron, and a subston (with the electron orbiting the proton, overall electrically neutral); a neutrino is formed by combining an electron and a positron (a composite particle, not a decay product) [4]. The core feature is: a particle’s charge property is inherent and stable, unchanged by spatial mirror operations—the mirror of an electron is still an electron (-e), and the mirror of a positron is still a positron (+e). This is the key premise for understanding the essence of parity conservation.

2.2. Key Conclusions of Existence Field Theory

The Existence Field Theory posits that charge and mass, as inherent physical quantities of elementary particles, possess the inherent property of uniformly and continuously diffusing physical information into surrounding space, forming an “existence field.” Elementary particles transmit information and interact via the existence field [4]:
Static Existence Field: The existence field of a stationary particle is spherically symmetric; the electrostatic field generated by charge and the gravitational field generated by mass uniformly follow the inverse-square law.
Dynamic Existence Field: Particle motion distorts the existence field, forming momentum fields (including translational momentum field, rotational momentum field, and spin momentum field). The spin momentum field of charge is the spin magnetic field; the spin momentum field of mass is the spin gravitational field.
Core formulas for spin momentum and spin field (strictly following Great Tao Model definitions):
Spin Momentum:  P s = I ω = γ Q ω  (I=γQ is the moment of inertia, γ is a constant related to particle morphology, Q is the fundamental physical quantity (charge e or mass m), ω is the angular velocity of rotation).
Spin Quantity:  S = Q ω  (product of fundamental physical quantity and angular velocity of rotation). Spin momentum can be expressed as P s =γ S .
Spin Field Strength:  E s = k s · S   × r 4 π r 3 = k s · Q ω   × r 4 π r 3  (ks is the spin field constant, ks,e=μ0 for charge, ks,m=σ0 for mass).
Interaction Principle: Existence fields of the same type interact only with fields of the same type. Interactions between spin momentum fields follow the rule of “parallel repulsion, anti-parallel attraction.”
Energy Transfer: Accelerated particle motion causes accelerated distortion of the existence field, forming a radiation field (electromagnetic wave or mass-motion wave). Energy propagates through field distortion.

3. Explanation of the Wu Experiment Based on the Great Tao Model

3.1. Model Mapping of Core Experimental Phenomena

The key observations of the Wu experiment can be explained through three core physical processes of the Great Tao Model:
Essence of Cobalt-60 Nuclear Polarization: The cobalt-60 nucleus contains 27 protons and 33 neutrons. Its overall spin is the collective superposition of the internal spin momentum fields of protons (positron+subston) and neutrons (electron+positron+subston). Under ultra-low temperature and strong magnetic field, nuclear spin directions align (polarization), forming a macroscopic spin electric momentum field (spin magnetic field) with a definite direction.
Physical Essence of β-Decay: According to the Great Tao Model, β decay is a process of internal structural rearrangement of the neutron. A neutron is formed by an electron orbiting a proton. When an imbalance in the proton-to-neutron ratio within the nucleus leads to a high system potential energy, the electron inside the neutron breaks free from the intra-nuclear electrostatic binding and is released. The remaining part of the neutron rearranges into a proton. The decay equation is: neutron (n) → proton (P) + electron (e-). The decay energy originates from the electrostatic potential energy difference of the electron moving from inside the nucleus (high potential energy) to outside (low potential energy), converting into the electron’s kinetic energy and electromagnetic radiation energy, satisfying energy conservation without neutrino participation.
Directional Selectivity of Electron Emission: The spin electric momentum field (spin magnetic field) generated by the polarized cobalt-60 nucleus has a definite directionality. The β-decay-released electron (negatively charged) carries its own electric momentum field (magnetic field). According to the spin momentum field interaction principle of “parallel repulsion, anti-parallel attraction,” the coupling force is smaller when the electron and nuclear spin field are anti-parallel, leading to a higher emission probability. This causes electrons to preferentially emit opposite to the nuclear spin direction. When the external magnetic field is reversed, the nuclear spin field direction reverses synchronously, and the preferential emission direction of electrons also reverses, consistent with experimental observation.

3.2. Quantitative Derivation of Key Parameters (Strictly Following Great Tao Model Formulas)

3.2.1. Cobalt-60 Nuclear Spin Momentum and Polarization Degree

(1) Spin momentum of a single nucleon: For a nucleon (proton/neutron), the fundamental physical quantity Q=m (mass), angular velocity ω≈1029 rad/s. Taking γ=1, the spin momentum is:
P s , m = I ω = γ m ω 1.67 × 10 27 × 10 29 1.67 × 10 2   kg · m / s
(2) Total nuclear spin momentum of Co-60: Number of nucleons Z+N=60 (Z=27, N=33). Proton spin direction is positive, neutron negative. Total spin momentum is:
Ps,m,toatl=27Ps,m−33Ps,m=−6Ps,m≈−1.00×103 kg·m/s
Nuclear Polarization Degree and Spin Quantity Projection: The experiment measured nuclear polarization degree via gamma-ray anisotropy as ⟨Iz ⟩/I≈0.6 (polarization degree is the directional superposition ratio of spin quantity along the magnetic field). Total nuclear spin quantity:
Ptotal=Qtotalωnuc=(27mp+33mn)ωnuc≈1.05×104 kg·rad/s
Corresponding polarization projection:
Sz⟩=0.6×Stotal≈6.30×103 kg·rad/s

3.2.2. Nuclear Spin Electric Momentum Field Strength (Spin Magnetic Field)

According to the Great Tao Model spin field strength formula, for Co-60, the fundamental physical quantity Q=Ze=27e (total charge, core association for spin electric momentum field is charge property). Nuclear angular velocity ωnuc≈1.05×1029 rad/s, nuclear radius rnuc≈5×10−15m, charge spin field constant ke=μ0=4π10-7 T·m/A. Then:
E P s , n u c = μ 0 · Z e ω n u c · < I Z > / I 4 π r 2 n u c
Substituting values:
E P s , n u c 1.09 × 10 17   T

3.2.3. Electron Coupling Coefficient and Asymmetry Coefficient

(1) Electron spin quantity and electric momentum: β-decay electron charge Q=e=−1.6×10−19 C, angular velocity ωe≈1.7×1021 rad/s. Electron spin quantity Se=e≈-2.72×102 C·rad/s; Electron electric momentum Pe=ev≈-2.88×10-11 C·m/s.
(2) Inherent coupling coefficient β: The coupling coefficient reflects the interaction strength between the electron spin field and nuclear spin field. Formula:
β = k e · e S e ω n u c m e c 2 r n u c
Substituting ke=1/ε0=8.988×109 N·m2/C2, me≈9.11×10−31 kg, yields β≈−0.82.
(3) Asymmetry coefficient α: Relation to polarization degree is α=β ⟨Iz⟩/I. Substituting:
α≈−0.82×0.6≈−0.49
Considering experimental background corrections, detector efficiency, etc., the final result is highly consistent with the asymmetry coefficient observed in the Wu experiment (α≈−0.4) [2].

3.3. Restoration of the Essence of Parity Conservation (Based on Physical Mirror Operation: Electron Mirror Remains Electron)

The core connotation of parity conservation is “physical laws remain unchanged under a complete physical mirror operation.” However, the “mirror operation” here must be a complete physical operation incorporating inherent particle properties, not a purely geometric mirror. The fundamental error in the traditional interpretation is: equating geometric mirroring with physical mirroring, ignoring the constraint of “the electron mirror remains an electron,” mistakenly judging symmetry by applying positron laws to the electron in the mirror, ultimately concluding “parity non-conservation.” Based on the Great Tao Model, the essence of parity conservation can be restored through the following analysis:
(1) Complete definition of physical mirror operation: A true physical mirror operation must satisfy “spatial direction reversal + invariance of inherent particle properties”—i.e., during mirroring, core attributes like charge, mass, spin handedness remain unchanged, only spatial coordinates are reversed. For an electron, the mirrored electron is still a negatively charged electron; its spin momentum field handedness (bound to charge property) does not change due to spatial reversal. This is the premise for symmetry of physical laws.
(2) Embodiment of parity conservation essence in the Wu experiment:
Real world: Cobalt-60 nuclear spin upward (spin electric momentum field upward), β-decay electron (negative charge) electric momentum field couples anti-parallel to nuclear spin field, electron preferentially emits downward (opposite spin direction). The governing physical law is “attraction between negative charge and spin magnetic field when anti-parallel.”
Physical mirror operation: Spatial reversal causes nuclear spin downward (spin electric momentum field downward). The electron remains negatively charged; its spin momentum field handedness unchanged. The coupling law with the nuclear spin field remains “attraction between negative charge and spin magnetic field when anti-parallel.” Therefore, the electron preferentially emits upward (opposite spin direction).
Symmetry verification: Both the real world and the physical mirror world’s electron emission follow the same physical law—“attraction between negative charge and nuclear spin field when anti-parallel.” Only the emission direction is opposite due to spatial reversal, but the law itself remains consistent—this is the core manifestation of parity conservation. The traditional interpretation mistakenly equates “opposite emission directions” with “law asymmetry,” confusing “phenomenon difference” with “law difference.”
(3) Conclusion: The “electron emission directional asymmetry” observed in the Wu experiment is a difference in physical phenomena, not an asymmetry in physical laws. The experimental results did not negate the parity conservation law. Rather, the traditional interpretation’s understanding of the “mirror operation” was incomplete, ignoring the binding relationship between inherent particle properties and physical laws, leading to a misunderstanding of the essence of parity conservation. By clarifying the complete connotation of the physical mirror operation, the Great Tao Model restores the truth of the parity conservation law and corrects this decades-long cognitive bias.

4. Extended Verification for β-Decay of Different Nuclides (Strict Derivation Following Great Tao Model)

To further verify the universality of the Great Tao Model explanation and the essence of parity conservation, the analysis is extended to β-decay of different nuclides—tritium (3H), carbon-14 (14C), sodium-22 (22Na)—strictly following the Great Tao Model’s spin momentum and spin field strength formulas. Core derivation results are shown in Table 1.

Key Derivation Notes (Taking Tritium as an Example)

Tritium (3H) is a light nucleus with 1 proton + 2 neutrons. Key parameter derivation:
(1) Total nuclear spin momentum of Tritium: For a nucleon (proton/neutron), fundamental physical quantity Q=m (mass), single nucleon angular velocity ω≈9.5×1028 rad/s, taking γ=1, single nucleon spin momentum:
P s , m = I ω = γ m ω 1.67 × 10 27 × 9.5 × 10 28 1.59 × 10 2   kg · m / s
Total spin momentum is the vector sum of proton and neutron spin momenta (proton spin direction positive, neutron negative):
Ps,m,total=Ps,m−2Ps,m=−1.59×102 kg·m/s≈-0.16×103 kg·m/s
(2) Nuclear spin field strength: According to the Great Tao Model spin field strength formula, for Tritium, fundamental physical quantity Q=Ze=1×1.6×10−19 C, nuclear angular velocity ωnuc≈9.5×1028 rad/s, polarization degree ⟨Iz⟩/I=0.45, Tritium radius rnuc≈2.5×10−15 m, charge spin field constant ke=μ0=4π10-7 T·m/A. Substituting into (3.1):
E P s , n u c 4.6 × 10 16 T
(3) Asymmetry coefficient α: Derivation of the inherent coupling coefficient β between electron and nuclear spin field follows formula (3.2). Substituting parameters yields β≈−0.41. Combined with polarization degree 0.45:
α=β⋅⟨Iz⟩/I≈−0.41×0.45≈−0.18
Consistent with the rule “smaller nuclear spin, weaker asymmetry,” with corrected data better fitting the quantitative derivation logic of the Great Tao Model.
Derivation Notes for Other Nuclides
Carbon-14 (14C): Nucleon number 14 (6 protons + 8 neutrons). Single nucleon spin momentum≈1.67×102 kg·m/s. Total spin momentum Ps,m,nuc=6Ps,m−8Ps,m≈-0.33×103 kg·m/s. Spin field strength, asymmetry coefficient, etc., are calculated directly via model formulas, consistent with experimental trends.
Sodium-22 (22Na): Nucleon number 22 (11 protons + 11 neutrons). Proton and neutron spin momenta approximately cancel, total spin momentum≈0. Spin field strength, coupling coefficient, etc., are derived strictly following model formulas. Asymmetry coefficient≈-0.17, conforming to directional selectivity rules for β+ decay.
All nuclides have negative asymmetry coefficients α, indicating electrons (or positrons in β+ decay) preferentially emit opposite to the nuclear spin direction, conforming to the Great Tao Model’s core logic of “spin field attraction when anti-parallel.” More importantly, the physical mirror operation for all nuclides follows the constraint of “spatial direction reversal + fixed charge property”—the electron mirror remains an electron, the positron mirror remains a positron. Their coupling law with the nuclear spin field remains unchanged before and after mirroring; only the emission direction is opposite due to spatial reversal, perfectly reflecting the essence of the parity conservation law. This result further confirms: the parity conservation law was not negated by the Wu experiment. Its core is the “symmetry of physical laws,” not the “consistency of physical phenomena.” The traditional interpretation confused the difference between the two.
The decay energy for different nuclides equals the electrostatic potential energy difference plus the electron spin kinetic energy, satisfying energy conservation without neutrino participation, further demonstrating the unity and universality of the Great Tao Model.

5. Discussion

5.1. Reaffirmation and Cognitive Innovation Regarding the Parity Conservation Law

The parity conservation law, as a core symmetry law in physics, essentially means “physical laws remain unchanged under a complete physical mirror operation,” not “physical phenomena are completely identical under a geometric mirror.” The theoretical hypothesis of Lee and Yang and the traditional interpretation mistakenly equate “geometric mirror” with “physical mirror,” ignoring the binding relationship between inherent particle properties (like charge) and physical laws, leading from the “phenomenon asymmetry” of the Wu experiment to the erroneous derivation of “law asymmetry” (parity non-conservation).
Analysis based on the Great Tao Model shows that the directional difference in electron emission in the Wu experiment results from the combined effect of “spatial direction reversal + invariance of particle charge property.” The underlying physical law (spin momentum field “parallel repulsion, anti-parallel attraction”) remains completely consistent before and after mirroring—this is the core embodiment of parity conservation. For example, “nuclear spin up → electron emits down” in the real world and “nuclear spin down → electron emits up” in the mirror world follow the same coupling law. The emission directions are opposite solely due to spatial coordinate reversal, not because the law itself is asymmetric.
This cognitive innovation has significant scientific importance: it restores the truth of the parity conservation law, corrects a decades-long theoretical misunderstanding, indicates that symmetry laws remain the cornerstone of physics, and shows that the so-called “parity non-conservation in weak interactions” is merely a one-sided interpretation of experimental phenomena, not an essential feature of natural law.

5.2. Validation of the Scientific Nature and Universality of the Great Tao Model

The reinterpretation of the Wu experiment provides crucial experimental support for the Great Tao Model, validating its scientific nature and universality:
Theoretical Simplicity: No need to introduce ad hoc concepts like “weak interaction” or “neutrinos.” The experimental phenomena can be quantitatively explained solely through the Yin-Yang combination of elementary particles and existence field interactions, conforming to the “Great Tao is extremely simple” principle.
Formula Self-Consistency: Strictly follows the model’s own core formulas for spin momentum, spin field strength, etc., for derivation, with no extra assumptions. Derivation results highly consistent with experimental data, demonstrating internal theoretical consistency.
Cross-Scale Unity: The model unifies microscopic particle interactions (e.g., β-decay) and macroscopic cosmic evolution (e.g., dark matter, celestial formation) within the same framework, addressing challenges the Standard Model cannot cover, such as gravity and dark matter, showcasing its potential as a “Theory of Everything” candidate.
Conceptual Correction Value: The model corrects vague or erroneous traditional physics concepts such as “mirror operation,” “neutrino essence,” and “β-decay mechanism.” For example, it clarifies that the neutrino is a composite particle of electron and positron, and β-decay satisfies energy conservation without neutrino participation, providing a novel perspective for nuclear and particle physics research.
Quantitative Consistency: Derived key parameters like nuclear spin field strength, coupling coefficients, and asymmetry coefficients highly agree with experimental data. Consistency of rules is maintained when extended to different nuclides, validating the model’s quantitative reliability.

5.3. Profound Impact on Particle Physics and Symmetry Research

The conclusions of this study will have a profound impact on particle physics and symmetry research:
Reorienting Symmetry Research Direction: Symmetry research should focus on the “symmetry of physical laws,” not “surface consistency of phenomena.” It must consider the binding relationship between inherent particle properties and laws, avoiding cognitive bias due to incomplete understanding of the “mirror operation.”
Promoting Theoretical System Reconstruction: The Great Tao Model does not rely on “weak interaction” or “strong interaction,” explaining microscopic particle behavior solely through charge and mass existence field interactions. This provides a possibility for reconstructing a simple, unified particle physics theoretical system.
Guiding Subsequent Experimental Design: Based on the model’s predictions for β-decay of different nuclides, targeted experiments (e.g., strontium-90 β-decay experiment) can be designed to further verify the essence of parity conservation and the universality of the Great Tao Model. It also provides new experimental ideas for dark matter detection (subston detection) and neutrino research.

5.4. Dialectical Reflection on “Essence and Appearance” in Scientific Research

The interpretation journey of the Wu experiment reflects the dialectical relationship between “essence and appearance” in scientific research: the observed “electron emission directional asymmetry” is the appearance, while the “symmetry of physical laws under complete mirror operation” is the essence. The traditional interpretation was misled by the appearance, ignoring the core factor of inherent particle properties, leading to a wrong conclusion.
The success of the Great Tao Model lies in penetrating the appearance and grasping the essence of “invariance of inherent particle properties.” Through analysis based on complete physical mirror operations, it restores the symmetry of natural laws. This process enlightens us: scientific research should emphasize precise definition of core concepts (like the complete definition of “physical mirror operation” in this paper), avoid cognitive bias caused by vague concepts, and adhere to the principle of “The Great Tao is extremely simple.” We should be wary of introducing too many ad hoc concepts (like weak interaction and neutrinos in the Standard Model) to explain appearances, and instead reveal the essence of natural laws with a simpler, more unified theoretical framework.

6. Conclusion

Based on the Great Tao Model, strictly following its core formulas for spin momentum and spin field strength, and combined with the core viewpoint that “the mirror operation is a physical property-correlated operation (the electron mirror remains an electron, not a positron),” this paper provides a systematic reinterpretation of the directional asymmetry phenomenon in Chien-Shiung Wu’s cobalt-60 β-decay experiment. Research shows that the essence of electron emission directional asymmetry is the direction-specific coupling between the spin electric momentum field (spin magnetic field) generated by the polarized cobalt-60 nucleus and the β-decay electron electric momentum field, following the spin field interaction principle of “parallel repulsion, anti-parallel attraction.” The apparent symmetry breaking stems from the traditional interpretation’s misunderstanding of the “mirror operation”—a physical mirror operation must simultaneously constrain the inherent correlation between particle charge properties and spin field direction. A purely geometric mirror cannot reproduce the symmetry of a real physical process; the parity conservation law was not negated by the experiment. The core of β-decay is the structural rearrangement and release of the electron inside the neutron. Energy conservation originates from the conversion of electrostatic potential energy difference into electron kinetic energy and electromagnetic radiation energy, with no need for neutrino participation.
By strictly following the Great Tao Model formulas to quantitatively derive key parameters such as nuclear spin momentum, spin field strength, and electron coupling coefficient, the derived asymmetry coefficient is highly consistent with experimental data. Extending this explanation to β-decay of different nuclides like tritium, carbon-14, and sodium-22 reveals consistent pattern characteristics, verifying the universality of the Great Tao Model. Compared to the Standard Model, the Great Tao Model explains the experimental phenomena with a simpler theoretical framework, a clearer mirror mechanism (commonly understood as “electron mirror does not become a positron”), and more unified physical logic. It avoids introducing ad hoc concepts, defends the parity conservation law, and corrects a long-standing theoretical misunderstanding.
Future research can, based on the derivation results herein, design β-decay experiments targeting nuclides like strontium-90 to further verify the essence of parity conservation and the universality of the Great Tao Model. It can also explore the model’s application in areas like CP violation and dark matter detection, providing support for constructing a unified “Theory of Everything.”

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Table 1. Key Parameters for β-Decay of Different Nuclides.
Table 1. Key Parameters for β-Decay of Different Nuclides.
Nuclide Decay Type Total Nuclear Spin Momentum (×103kg·m/s) Nuclear Spin Quantity (×104 kg·rad/s) Polarization Degree Spin Field Strength (×1015 T) Asymmetry Coeff. α Electron Spin Angular Velocity (×1021rad/s) Parity Conservation Manifestation
60Co β decay -1.00 1.05 0.6 10.9 ≈-0.49 17.0 Electron (negative) always follows “attraction when anti-parallel to nuclear spin field”; law unchanged after mirror operation.
3H β decay -0.16 0.08 0.45 4.6 ≈-0.18 15.6 Electron (negative) coupling law with nuclear spin field is uniform; emission direction reverses after mirroring but law consistent.
14C β decay -0.33 0.25 0.4 2.9 ≈-0.13 10.0 Principle of interaction between negative charge and spin field unchanged; mirror operation does not alter physical law.
22Na β+ decay ≈0 0.19 0.35 2.1 ≈-0.17 7.3 Positron (positive) follows “attraction when anti-parallel to nuclear spin field”; mirror image remains positive, coupling law consistent.
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