An experiment for the detection of parity nonconservation in beta decay
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Authors
East, Larry V.
Advisors
Roys, Paul A.
Issue Date
1960-06
Type
Thesis
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Abstract
This work describes an experiment designed to detect parity nonconservation in low energy negaton beta decay. The method of detection utilizes scattering asymmetries to detect the presence of a preferred spin direction of the emitted beta electrons.
Table of Contents
Acknowledgements -- List of tables -- List of illustrations -- Introduction -- Parity nonconservation in beta decay -- Detection of electron polarization by Mott Scatering -- Experimental procedure and apparatus -- Experimental results -- Appendix: Description of dual-channel glow tube scaler -- List of references
Description
Thesis (M.S.)-- University of Wichita, Department of Physics
Publisher
Wichita State University