ISSN:
1572-9540
Keywords:
muonic helium hydride
;
muon reactivation
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Physics
Notes:
Abstract Several previously unknown resonances of the μtμ helium hydride ion have been identified using a variational procedure. It is suggested that these resonances may form in αμ(1s)-TD(T2) scattering, for centre of mass collision energies in the range 8–10 keV. If the molecular complex [(αtμ)*dee]* is formed in a dissociative state (with respect to the α tμ-d coordinate), the dissociation energy may in part be transferred to the muonic degrees of freedom, opening the exit channel [(αtμ)*dee]* → tμ + α e + T, effectively amounting to muon transfer from α to t. We present a theoretical formulation of this novel and hypothetical mechanism for muon reactivation together with a numerical calculation of its cross-section for a special case.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1023/A:1012677728933
