ISSN:
1572-9540
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Physics
Notes:
Abstract Two experiments with low-energy muons are described: the determination of the stopping power of C, Si, Ti and Au for muons at energies down to 2 keV and the measurement of the diffusion times for pµ and dµ atoms in low-pressure (0.25–12 hPa) hydrogen gas. A pronounced Barkas effect was found for muons at the Bragg peak (about 10 keV): the stopping power for µ− in C, e.g., is about 30% lower than that for µ+. The mean kinetic energy of pµ atoms at the end of the cascade in 1 hPa hydrogen gas was determined to be (2.6 ± 0.6) eV (preliminary value).
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF02227675
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