Published 2001 | Version v1
Journal article

Temperature and irradiation effects on positronium formation in polycarbonate

  • 1. Radiation Science Center, (KEK), Tsukuba, Ibaraki (Japan)
  • 2. Inst. of Physics, Univ. of Tsukuba, Ibaraki (Japan)
  • 3. Research Center for Nuclear Science, Tokyo Univ., Tokai, Ibaraki (Japan)

Description

Positron annihilation lifetime spectra were measured for polycarbonate as a function of temperature and measuring time. Free radicals and trapped electrons were introduced by positron irradiation at room temperature and low temperature, respectively. Free radicals prohibited the formation of positronium (Ps), while the trapped electrons enhanced the Ps formation. A new transition was observed at 230 K, which was attributed to the brittle ductile transition. (orig.)

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Publishing Information

Journal Title
Materials Science Forum
Journal Volume
363-365
Journal Page Range
p. 297-299
ISSN
0255-5476
CODEN
MSFOEP

Conference

Title
12. international conference on positron annihilation
Acronym
ICPA-12
Dates
6-12 Aug 2000
Place
Munich (Germany)

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