Tensor polarization in d-α scattering

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Nuclear Physics A

Volume 91, Issue 2, February 1967, Pages 369-381

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The tensor polarization parameters 〈T₂₀〉, 〈T₂₁〉 and 〈T₂₂〉 of deuterons scattered from ⁴He have been measured in the energy range 2–9 MeV. Measurements were made at laboratory scattering angles of 45°, 60°, 75° and 90°. The ³He(d, p)⁴He reaction was used as the polarization analyser. The largest observed polarization occurs at 5.35 MeV, 60°, where 〈T₂₀〉 is 64% of its maximum possible value. Large values of 〈T₂₂〉 were also observed, but 〈T₂₁〉 was essentially zero except below 5 MeV. An investigation into the analysing power of the ³He(d, p) ⁴He reaction is presented.

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