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Angular correlations in internal pair conversion of aligned heavy nuclei

Journal Article · · Physical Review, C
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  1. Institut fuer Theoretische Physik, TU Dresden, D-01062 Dresden (Germany)
  2. Institut fuer Theoretische Physik, J. W. Goethe Universitaet, D-60054 Frankfurt am Main (Germany)
We calculate the spatial correlation of electrons and positrons emitted by internal pair conversion of Coulomb excited nuclei in heavy-ion collisions. The alignment of the nucleus results in an anisotropic emission of the electron-positron pairs that is closely related to the anisotropic emission of {gamma} rays. However, the angular correlation in the case of internal pair conversion displays additional features which provide the possibility for a deeper understanding of the nuclear structure. Our results are of particular interest for the electron-positron coincidence experiments currently analyzed at GSI (Darmstadt) and at Argonne. {copyright} {ital 1996 The American Physical Society.}
OSTI ID:
283968
Journal Information:
Physical Review, C, Journal Name: Physical Review, C Journal Issue: 5 Vol. 53; ISSN 0556-2813; ISSN PRVCAN
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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