MU CAPTURE IN OXYGEN.
Abstract
By measuring the muon induced N16 Beta-radioactivity and the low energy gamma-transitions in this nucleus, estimates have been obtained of the absolute capture rates for negative muons stopping in oxygen and producing N16 in three of the lowest lying states. The results are: muon(-) + O16 (O+) to N16 (2(-), ground state) + neutrino = 6,300 = 700/sec to N16* (O(-), 120 keV) + neutrino = 1,100 = 200/sec to N16* (1(-), 392 keV) + neutrino 1,730 = 100/sec. Within the limits noted in the text, the rate to the O(-) state indicates the value for the pseudoscalar coupling constant lies between 10g sub A and 26g sub A. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 1965
- Accession Number
- AD0617398
Entities
People
- R. C. Cohen
Organizations
- Columbia University