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Polarization measurements in p-d elastic scattering: The structure of 1/2+1. -->. 1/2+1

Journal Article · · Ann. Phys. (N.Y.); (United States)
The polarization structure of the reaction 1/2+1..-->..1/2+1 elastic scattering, with parity conservation and time reversal invariance, is exhibited in a very compact way using the optimal transversity frame. The relationship between observables and amplitude products is reduced to six small matrices. Sets of experiments are proposed which determine the amplitudes. It is shown that the presently available set of polarization measurements needs to be enlarged considerably for such an amplitude determination. It is illustrated how such analyses can greatly expedite and simplify the economical planning of programs of polarization experiments.
Research Organization:
Department of Physics and Institute of Theoretical Science, University of Oregon, Eugene, Oregon 97403
OSTI ID:
5144756
Journal Information:
Ann. Phys. (N.Y.); (United States), Journal Name: Ann. Phys. (N.Y.); (United States) Vol. 171:1; ISSN APNYA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English