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Gauge-covariant diagonalization of $π$-$a_1$ mixing and the resolution of a low energy theorem

Using a recently proposed gauge covariant diagonalization of $πa_1$-mixing we show that the low energy theorem $F^π=e f_π^2 F^{3π}$ of current algebra, relating the anomalous form factor $F_{γ\to π^+π^0π^-} = F^{3π}$ and the anomalous neutral pion form factor $F_{π^0 \to γγ}=F^π$, is fulfilled in the framework of the Nambu-Jona-Lasinio (NJL) model, solving a long standing problem encountered in the extension including vector and axial-vector mesons. At the heart of the solution is the presence of a $γπ{\bar q} q $ vertex which is absent in the conventional treatment of diagonalization and leads to a deviation from the vector meson dominance (VMD) picture. It contributes to a gauge invariant anomalous tri-axial (AAA) vertex as a pure surface term.