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Title: Neutron lifetime measurements and effective spectral cleaning with an ultracold neutron trap using a vertical Halbach octupole permanent magnet array

Journal Article · · Physical Review C

Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
Grant/Contract Number:
FG02-97ER41042
OSTI ID:
1328822
Journal Information:
Physical Review C, Journal Name: Physical Review C Vol. 94 Journal Issue: 4; ISSN 2469-9985
Publisher:
American Physical SocietyCopyright Statement
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Citation Metrics:
Cited by: 14 works
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Web of Science

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