Measurement of the Proton Asymmetry Parameter C in Neutron Beta Decay
arXiv:0712.2442 · doi:10.1103/PhysRevLett.100.151801
Abstract
The proton asymmetry parameter C in neutron decay describes the correlation between neutron spin and proton momentum. In this Letter, the first measurement of this quantity is presented. The result C=-0.2377(26) agrees with the Standard Model expectation. The coefficient C provides an additional parameter for new and improved Standard Model tests. From a differential analysis of the same data (assuming the Standard Model), we obtain lambda=-1.275(16) as ratio of axial-vector and vector coupling constant.
4 pages, 2 figures