Momentum dependence of spin polarization for beta emitting nuclei produced through charge exchange reaction at intermediate energy

S. Momota, M. Mihara, D. Nishimura, M. Fukuda, Y. Kamisho, M. Wakabayashi, K. Matsuta, S. Suzuki, M. Nagashima, Shengyun Zhu, Daqing Yuan, Yongnan Zheng, Zuo Yi, Ping Fan, T. Izumikawa, A. Kitagawa, S. Sato, M. Kanazawa, M. Torikoshi, T. MinamisonoY. Nakamura, K. Tashiro, A. Honma, N. Yoshida, H. Shirai, T. Ohtsubo, T. Nagatomo, H. Uenishi, K. Iwamoto, M. Yaguchi, T. Ogura, T. Ito, K. Yamamura, Y. Ichikawa, Y. Nojiri, J. R. Alonso, T. J.M. Symons

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Abstract

In order to investigate the polarization process in charge exchange reactions, we observed the momentum and angular distribution as well as the nuclear polarization of a proton-rich beta-emitting nucleus, 28P (Iπ = 3+, T1/2 = 270 msec), produced through the reaction 28Si+9Be at E = 100 MeV/u, by selecting the momentum and the ejection angle. An analysis by using double Gaussian functions resolved the observed momentum distribution into two reaction components, nucleon knockout and pick-up abrasion reactions, as suggested in a previous study. The behavior of the observed angular distribution and nuclear polarization implies the influence of those two components. The momentum dependence of the observed nuclear polarization of 28P could be consistently reproduced by a simple model, in which two reaction components are considered. The present study also shows that the charge exchange reaction at intermediate energy is a useful method to produce polarized beta-emitting nuclei, especially for proton-rich nuclei.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)53-58
Number of pages6
JournalHyperfine Interactions
Volume220
Issue number1-3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - May 2013
Externally publishedYes

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics
  • Nuclear and High Energy Physics
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Physical and Theoretical Chemistry

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