Constraints on muon-catalyzed fusion parameters from (dd) μ data at low temperatures

It is argued that the experimental investigation of (dd) μ fusion in deuterium targets at temperatures T ≲ 40 K provides a unique opportunity of obtaining unambiguous constraints on important muon-catalyzed fusion parameters. The data at T ∽ 34 K are analyzed with inclusion of of resonance back deca...

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Published in:Physics letters. B 1986-10, Vol.179 (3), p.183-186
Main Authors: Guła, A., Warszyński, P., Guła, E.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:It is argued that the experimental investigation of (dd) μ fusion in deuterium targets at temperatures T ≲ 40 K provides a unique opportunity of obtaining unambiguous constraints on important muon-catalyzed fusion parameters. The data at T ∽ 34 K are analyzed with inclusion of of resonance back decay and hyperfine transitions. The total rate of resonant (dd) μ formation, as opposed to the observed one, is estimated directly from the data. The nonresonant rate is simultaneously isolated yielding a value higher than predicted. An upper limit on the ration of back decay to fusion plus deexcitation is obtained and discussed.
ISSN:0370-2693
1873-2445
DOI:10.1016/0370-2693(86)90562-9