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Proton-proton spin correlation measurements at 200 MeV with an internal target in a storage ring

Journal Article · · Physical Review, C
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  1. Department of Physics, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin 53706 (United States)
  2. Indiana University and Indiana University Cyclotron Facility, Bloomington, Indiana 47408 (United States)
  3. Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan 49008 (United States)
Measurements of the pp spin correlation coefficients A{sub xx}, A{sub yy}, and A{sub xz} and analyzing power A{sub y} for pp elastic scattering at 197.8 MeV over the angular range 4.5{degree}{endash}17.5{degree} have been carried out. The statistical accuracy is approximately {plus_minus}0.01 for A{sub mn} and {plus_minus}0.004 for A{sub y}, while the corresponding scale factor uncertainties are 2.4{percent} and 1.3{percent}, respectively. The experiment makes use of a polarized hydrogen gas target internal to a proton storage ring (IUCF Cooler) and a circulating beam of polarized protons. The target polarization (Q=0.79) is switched in sign and in direction (x,y,z) every 2 s by reversing a weak guide field (about 0.3 mT). The forward-scattered protons are detected in two sets of wire chambers and a scintillator, while recoil protons are detected in coincidence with the forward protons by silicon strip detectors placed 5 cm from the proton beam. The background rate from scattering by the walls of the target cell is (0.2{plus_minus}0.2){percent} of the good event rate. Analysis methods and comparisons with pp potential models and pp partial wave analyses are described. {copyright} {ital 1997} {ital The American Physical Society}
OSTI ID:
450482
Journal Information:
Physical Review, C, Journal Name: Physical Review, C Journal Issue: 2 Vol. 55; ISSN PRVCAN; ISSN 0556-2813
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English