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Title: Design of a tensor polarized deuterium target polarized by spin-exchange with optically pumped NA

Conference ·
OSTI ID:6447366

A proposed design for a tensor polarized deuterium target (approx. 10/sup 15/ atoms/cm/sup 2/) for nuclear physics studies in an electron storage ring accelerator is presented. The deuterium atoms undergo electron spin exchange with a highly polarized sodium vapor; this polarization is transferred to the deuterium nuclei via the hyperfine interaction. The deuterium nuclei obtain their tensor polarization through repeated electron spin exchange/hyperfine interactions. The sodium vapor polarization is maintained by standard optical pumping techniques. Model calculations are presented in detail leading to a discussion of the expected performance and the technical obstacles to be surmounted in the development of such a target. 15 references, 10 figures.

Research Organization:
Argonne National Lab., IL (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
W-31-109-ENG-38
OSTI ID:
6447366
Report Number(s):
CONF-8405113-4; ON: DE85000095
Resource Relation:
Conference: Workshop on polarized targets in storage rings, Argonne, IL, USA, 17 May 1984
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English