Beta-gamma-gamma correlation in Mn[superscript 56] : a test of time reversal invariance

An experiment to measure time reversal violation in two beta-gamma-gamma cascades of Mn (2.58 h) is discussed. We show how one measures the interference terms in ft-Y-o correlations using experimental quantities. We explain in detail the systematic errors involved in an accurate correlation experiment and point out the inherent limitations of such an experiment for time reversal measurements. Particular attention is given to descriptions of the electronics system used. From measurements of the interference 56 terms in two 0 transitions of Mn ,we conclude that the phase difference + -2 + between Ml and E2 reduced matrix elements is {equation} for the 1.81 and 2.12 MeV transitions respectively.

Name thesis:degree_name

Ph.D.

Level thesis:degree_level

Dissertation

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Physics

Year dc:date

2011

Author dc:creator

• Garrell, Martin Henry

Contributors dc:contributor

• Frauenfelder, Hans

• beta-gamma-gamma correlation
• manganese 56
• time reversal violation

Statement dc:rights

• 1966 Martin Henry Garrell

Language dc:language

en

Identifier

6177818

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:www.ideals.illinois.edu:2142/25045