Measurement of the neutron lifetime using a magneto-gravitational trap and in situ detection

Pattie, Jr., R. W.; Callahan, N. B.; Cude-Woods, C.; Adamek, E. R.; Broussard, L. J.; Clayton, S. M.; Currie, S. A.; Dees, E. B.; Ding, X.; Engel, E. M.; Fellers, D. E.; Fox, W.; Geltenbort, P.; Hickerson, K. P.; Hoffbauer, M. A.; Holley, A. T.; Komives, A.; Liu, C. -Y.; MacDonald, S. W. T.; Makela, M.; Morris, C. L.; Ortiz, J. D.; Ramsey, J.; Salvat, D. J.; Saunders, A.; Seestrom, S. J.; Sharapov, E. I.; Sjue, S. K.; Tang, Z.; Vanderwerp, J.; Vogelaar, B.; Walstrom, P. L.; Wang, Z.; Wei, W.; Weaver, H. L.; Wexler, J. W.; Womack, T. L.; Young, A. R.; Zeck, B. A.

doi:10.1126/science.aan8895

Title: Measurement of the neutron lifetime using a magneto-gravitational trap and in situ detection

Journal Article · 06 May 2018 · Science

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1126/science.aan8895 · OSTI ID:1436834

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Sponsoring Organization:: USDOE

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OSTI ID:: 1436834

Journal Information:: Science, Journal Name: Science Journal Issue: 6389 Vol. 360; ISSN 0036-8075

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