Absorption of negative k-mesons and the neutron and proton distributions in heavy nuclei
Journal Article
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· Philosophical Magazine
Negative K mesons captured by the heavy nuclei in nuclear emulsion form K mesic atoms. It is shown that absorption occurs in the nuclear surface and takes place when the K - meson is in a 5g state. Observations on capture events producing a visible SIGMA - hyperon, and on the ratio of pi + to pi --mesons created can give information on the relative neutron and proton densities in the part of the nuclear surface where the total density is less than 10% of the density at the center of the nucleus. Experimental evidence suggests that in this region of the nucleus the density of neutrons is approxmately equal to the density of protons.
- Research Organization:
- Cavendish Lab., Cambridge, Eng.
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- NSA Number:
- NSA-12-007983
- OSTI ID:
- 4351672
- Journal Information:
- Philosophical Magazine, Journal Name: Philosophical Magazine Journal Issue: 25 Vol. 3; ISSN 0031-8086
- Country of Publication:
- Country unknown/Code not available
- Language:
- English
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