Published November 21, 1977 | Version v1
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Evidence of parity violation in neutron capture by 117Sn

  • 1. Grenoble-1 Univ., 38 (France). Inst. des Sciences Nucleaires
  • 2. Harvard Univ., Cambridge, Mass. (USA)

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An asymmetry measurement in the radiative capture of polarized cold neutrons in the reaction 117Sn(n,γ)118Sn is reported. The result a=(4.4+-0.6)x10-4 gives a clear evidence of a parity non-conserving effect. (Auth.)

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Journal Title
Physics Letters B
Journal Volume
71
Journal Issue
2
Series
Phys. Lett., B.
Journal Page Range
287-289
ISSN
0370-2693

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