Scattering and annihilation experiments using a trap-based beam

J. P. Sullivan*, L. J. Barnes, J. P. Marier, S. J. Gilbert, C. M. Surko

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Abstract

The buffer gas trap technique for positron trapping and beam formation has made available a low energy, high resolution positron beam for the first time. This has opened the way for a range of new studies in positron-atom(molecule) scattering, including measurements of annihilation cross sections (Z eff) as a function of energy and processes such as excitation by low energy positron impact. New light is now being shed on the interactions of positrons with ordinary matter, including the first observation of positron-molecule resonances, and the latest progress in these studies is summarised here. The application of these techniques to the studies of larger systems, such as clusters, is also briefly discussed.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationPositron Annihilation
Subtitle of host publicationProceedings of the 13th International Conference on Positron Annihilation, ICPA-13
EditorsToshio Hyodo, Haruo Saito, Yoshinori Kobayashi, Yasuyuki Nagashima
PublisherTrans Tech Publications Ltd.
Pages435-439
Number of pages5
ISBN (Print)9780878499366
Publication statusPublished - 2004
Externally publishedYes
EventPositron Annihilation: Proceedings of the 13th International Conference on Positron Annihilation, ICPA-13 - Kyoto, Japan
Duration: 7 Sept 200312 Sept 2003

Publication series

NameMaterials Science Forum
Volume445-446
ISSN (Print)0255-5476
ISSN (Electronic)1662-9752

Conference

ConferencePositron Annihilation: Proceedings of the 13th International Conference on Positron Annihilation, ICPA-13
Country/TerritoryJapan
CityKyoto
Period7/09/0312/09/03

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