Phenomenology of n - n ¯ oscillations revisited

Gardner, S.; Jafari, E.

doi:10.1103/PhysRevD.91.096010

Title: Phenomenology of $n - \bar{n}$ oscillations revisited

Journal Article · Fri May 22 00:00:00 EDT 2015 · Physical Review. D, Particles, Fields, Gravitation and Cosmology

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevD.91.096010· OSTI ID:1182470

Gardner, S.; Jafari, E.

We revisit the phenomenology of n-n¯ oscillations in the presence of external magnetic fields, highlighting the role of spin. We show, contrary to long-held belief, that the n-n¯ transition rate need not be suppressed, opening new opportunities for its empirical study.

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Sponsoring Organization:: USDOE

Grant/Contract Number:: FG02-96ER40989; 96ER40989

OSTI ID:: 1182470

Journal Information:: Physical Review. D, Particles, Fields, Gravitation and Cosmology, Journal Name: Physical Review. D, Particles, Fields, Gravitation and Cosmology Vol. 91 Journal Issue: 9; ISSN 1550-7998

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Language:: English

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