A gas cell for stopping, storing and polarizing radioactive particles
arXiv:1601.03599 · doi:10.1016/j.nima.2016.03.086
Abstract
A radioactive beam of 20Na is stopped in a gas cell filled with Ne gas. The stopped particles are polarized by optical pumping. The degree of polarization that can be achieved is studied. A maximum polarization of 50% was found. The dynamic processes in the cell are described with a phenomenological model.
16 pages, 6 figures