Polarized nuclear target based on parahydrogen induced polarization

Journal Article · Sat Dec 01 00:00:00 EST 2012 · Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research, Section A

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nima.2012.08.007· OSTI ID:1050203

D. Budker, M.P. Ledbetter, S. Appelt, L.S. Bouchard, B. Wojtsekhowski

We discuss a novel concept of a polarized nuclear target for accelerator fixed-target scattering experiments, which is based on parahydrogen induced polarization (PHIP). One may be able to reach a 33% free-proton polarization in the ethane molecule. The potential advantages of such a target include operation at zero magnetic field, fast ({approx}100 HZ) polarization oscillation (akin to polarization reversal), and operation with large intensity of an electron beam.

• Research Organization: Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility (TJNAF), Newport News, VA (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE Office of Science (SC)
• DOE Contract Number: AC05-06OR23177
• OSTI ID: 1050203
• Report Number(s): JLAB-PHY-12-1578; DOE/OR/23177-2318; NIMAER; NSF Grants CHE-0957655, CHE-1153159, PHY-1068875.; TRN: US1204558
• Journal Information: Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research, Section A, Vol. 694; ISSN 0168-9002
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

43 PARTICLE ACCELERATORS
ACCELERATORS
ELECTRON BEAMS
ETHANE
MAGNETIC FIELDS
OSCILLATIONS
POLARIZATION
SCATTERING
TARGETS