Single-particle parity-nonconserving matrix elements in {sup 207}Pb
Measurements of the helicity dependence of neutron scattering off of heavy nuclei by the TRIPLE collaboration have yielded multiple parity-nonconserving asymmetries. The asymmetries are predominantly positive, in contradiction to the zero average asymmetry predicted by the statistical model of neutron- nucleus scattering. Theoretical calculations that explain the non-zero average asymmetry require single-particle parity- nonconserving matrix elements 10-100 times larger than those predicted by meson exchange models. We are determining the single-particle parity non-conserving mixing in {sup 207}Pb by measuring the circular polarization of the 1.064 MeV {gamma} ray. The experiment uses a transmission polarimeter and a fast data acquisition system. Initial results are presented.
- OSTI ID:
- 386961
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-931044-; ISSN 0003-0503; TRN: 96:026898
- Journal Information:
- Bulletin of the American Physical Society, Vol. 38, Issue 9; Conference: Fall meeting of the Division of Nuclear Physics of the American Physical Society, Pacific Grove, CA (United States), 20-23 Oct 1993; Other Information: PBD: Oct 1993
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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