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Time reversal test in /sup 57/Fe

Journal Article · · Phys. Rev. Lett.; (United States)
The linear polarization of the E2-M1 122 keV ..gamma.. ray of /sup 57/Fe following the electron capture decay of polarized /sup 57/Co was measured with a Compton polarimeter. An average time-reversal-noninvariant counting asymmetry of (-0.4 +- 0.8) x 10/sup -5/ was obtained. This corresponds to a phase angle between the E/sup 2/ and M1 matrix elements of sineta= (-3.1 +- 6.5) x 10/sup -4/, consistent with time-reversal invariance. (AIP)
Research Organization:
California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, California 91125
OSTI ID:
7155352
Journal Information:
Phys. Rev. Lett.; (United States), Journal Name: Phys. Rev. Lett.; (United States) Vol. 37:10; ISSN PRLTA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English