[Spin dependent phenomena in medium energy physics]. Technical progress report [electronic resource]
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| Corporate Authors: | , |
| Format: | Government Document Electronic eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Washington, D.C. : Oak Ridge, Tenn. :
United States. Dept. of Energy ; distributed by the Office of Scientific and Technical Information, U.S. Dept. of Energy,
1992.
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| Abstract: | The Syracuse University Medium Energy Physics Group was actively engaged in several research projects. A laser was used to polarize muonic atoms with the goal of measuring fundamental spin-dependent parameters in the reaction μ⁻ + ³He → ³H + ν. Time-averaged polarizations of 26.8±2.3% were achieved for the muon in muonic ³He. The new approach uses atomic spin-dependent reactions between laser polarized Rb vapor and muonic helium. To exploit these high polarizations in a muon capture experiment an ion chamber which will detect the recoil tritons and also serve as a polarizing cell. Final data-taking will begin for an experiment to measure the spin-dependent structure functions of the neutron. A 288-element hodoscope system which features good timing and precise mechanical tolerances was constructed and evaluated. |
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| Item Description: | Published through the Information Bridge: DOE Scientific and Technical Information. 11/01/1992. "doe/er/40146--4" "DE93010972" Souder, P.A. |
| Physical Description: | 42 p. : digital, PDF file. |
| Type of Report and Period Covered Note: | Annual; |