A Momentum Spectrum for High Energy Mesotrons

Author: Safonov, George Michael

Year: 1949

Degree: Dissertation (Ph.D.)

Advisors: Anderson, Carl D.; Smythe, William Ralph

Committee Member: Unknown, Unknown

Option: Physics; Mathematics

DOI: 10.7907/7rfj-5032

Abstract

By means of a two cloud chamber technique, a differential momentum spectrum was obtained for mesotrons with momentum up to ~ 40 billion electron volts. The existence of individual particles with energies of 16 billion electron volts is found by direct measurements. We find an apparent 20% positive excess of mesotrons moving in a nearly vertical direction.

A technical description of the instrument is given along with the theory of its operation.

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