[en] Laser-cooled and trapped radioactive isotopes are now being used to probe the properties of the weak interaction in nuclear beta decay. In this context, it is essential that one be able to control the nuclear polarization of the atomic samples. We present two polarization/depolarization schemes for argon-35, whose mirror transition to chlorine-35 is a particularly sensitive candidate for precision measurements in nuclear beta decay.
Disciplines :
Physics
Author, co-author :
Lenaers, Florence ; Université de Liège > Département de physique > Spectroscopie atomique et Physique des atomes froids
Glover, Rohan ; Université de Liège > Département de physique > Spectroscopie atomique et Physique des atomes froids
Bastin, Thierry ; Université de Liège > Département de physique > Spectroscopie atomique et Physique des atomes froids
Language :
English
Title :
Control of nuclear sample polarization using optical pumping and radio-frequency methods
Publication date :
27 May 2015
Event name :
Liège BriX workshop 2015
Event organizer :
Belgian Research Initiative on eXotic nuclei (BriX) network
Event place :
Liège, Belgium
Event date :
du 27 mai 2015 au 28 mai 2015
Peer reviewed :
Editorial reviewed
Funders :
BELSPO - SPP Politique scientifique - Service Public Fédéral de Programmation Politique scientifique
