ISSN:
1572-9540
Keywords:
exotic atoms
;
transfer rates
;
protium
;
q 1s He
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Physics
Notes:
Abstract The transfer reaction of negative muons from muonic protium to 3 and 4 in binary and triple gas mixtures was studied. In the binary mixtures the transfer rates to the two helium isotopes were determined from the time distribution of the 7-keV X-rays of the intermediate muonic molecule (pµHe)*. The experimental transfer rate to 4 is in good agreement with theoretical predictions, whereas the rate to 3 is a factor 2 to 3 smaller than the predicted ones. Radiative branching ratios of the (pµHe)8 molecular decay were obtained. Muon transfer from excited states of muonic protium gives the main contribution to the total intensity of the µHe Lyman series in the binary mixtures. Values of q 1s He are determined.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1023/A:1012666821181
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