Is there an Aharonov-Bohm effect for neutrons

Journal Article · Mon Sep 14 00:00:00 EDT 1981 · Phys. Rev. Lett.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevLett.47.751· OSTI ID:5944899

Greenberger, D M; Atwood, D K; Arthur, J; Shull, C G; Schlenker, M

A neutron interferometer experiment testing the existence of an Aharonov-Bohm effect has been performed and no measurable phase shift has been found upon reversal of the enclosed magnetic flux. A positive result would have provided evidence for a breakdown in the standard minimal-coupling scheme for the electromagnetic interaction of a neutron. The sensitivity of the experiment sets the ratio of the Aharonov-Bohm effect for a neutron to that of a particle of charge e to be less than 5 x 10/sup -12/.

• Research Organization: Department of Physics, The City College of the City University of New York, New York, New York 10031
• OSTI ID: 5944899
• Journal Information: Phys. Rev. Lett.; (United States), Journal Name: Phys. Rev. Lett.; (United States) Vol. 47:11; ISSN PRLTA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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