Polarized nuclear target based on parahydrogen induced polarization
arXiv:1203.2712 · doi:10.1016/j.nima.2012.08.007
Abstract
We discuss a novel concept of a polarized nuclear target for accelerator fixed-target scattering experiments, which is based on parahydrogen induced polarization (PHIP). One may be able to reach a 33% free-proton polarization in the ethane molecule. The potential advantages of such a target include operation at zero magnetic field, fast (100 Hz) polarization reversal, and operation with large intensity of an electron beam.
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