Published December 27, 1988 | Version v1
Journal article

First direct measurement of α-μ sticking in dt-μCF

  • 1. Los Alamos National Laboratory, Los Alamos, N.M.

Description

Both (αμ)+ and α particles have been observed in coincidence with fusion neutrons in a gaseous D-T target at 2.8 x 10-3 liquid-hydrogen density. The initial muon sticking probability in muon-catalyzed d-t fusion, measured directly for the first time, is (0.80 +- 0.15 +- 0.12 systematic)% in agreement with 'standard' theoretical calculations. However, this measured value does not support those theories that invoke special mechanisms to alter the initial sticking value

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
AIP Conference Proceedings
Journal Volume
181
Journal Issue
1
Series
AIP Conf. Proc.
Journal Page Range
38-51
ISSN
0094-243X
CODEN
APCPC

Conference

Title
Muon catalyzed fusion workshop.
Dates
2-6 May 1988.
Place
Sanibel Island, FL (USA).

Optional Information

Secondary number(s)
CONF-8805170--.