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Precision Measurements to Test the Standard Model and for Explosive Nuclear Astrophysics / by Adrian A. Valverde.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Valverde, Adrian A., author.
- Series:
- Physics and Astronomy (Springer-11651)
- Springer Theses, Recognizing Outstanding Ph.D. Research,. 2190-5053
- Springer Theses, Recognizing Outstanding Ph.D. Research, 2190-5053
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Nuclear physics.
- Heavy ions.
- Astrophysics.
- Mass spectrometry.
- Physical measurements.
- Measurement.
- Nuclear chemistry.
- Nuclear Physics, Heavy Ions, Hadrons.
- Astrophysics and Astroparticles.
- Mass Spectrometry.
- Measurement Science and Instrumentation.
- Nuclear Chemistry.
- Local Subjects:
- Nuclear Physics, Heavy Ions, Hadrons.
- Astrophysics and Astroparticles.
- Mass Spectrometry.
- Measurement Science and Instrumentation.
- Nuclear Chemistry.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (XV, 102 pages) : 51 illustrations, 45 illustrations in color.
- Edition:
- First edition 2019.
- Contained In:
- Springer eBooks
- Place of Publication:
- Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2019.
- System Details:
- text file PDF
- Summary:
- This thesis presents two significant results in the field of precision measurements in low-energy nuclear physics. Firstly, it presents a precise half-life determination of 11C, leading to the most precise ft-value for a beta decay transition between mirror nuclides, an important advance in the testing of the electroweak sector of the Standard Model. Secondly, it describes a high-precision mass measurement of 56Cu, a critical nucleus for determining the path of the astrophysical rapid-proton capture process, performed by the author using the LEBIT Penning trap at the National Superconducting Cyclotron Laboratory. This new measurement resolves discrepancies in previously-reported calculated mass excesses. In addition, the thesis also presents the construction and testing of a radio-frequency quadrupole cooler and buncher that will be part of the future N = 126 factory at Argonne National Laboratory aimed at producing nuclei of interest for the astrophysical rapid-neutron capture process for the first time.
- Contents:
- Chapter 1. Introduction
- Chapter 2. Half-life Measurement of 11C for Testing the Standard Model
- Chapter 3. The LEBIT Facility and Penning Traps
- Chapter 4. Mass Measurement of 56Cu for the Astrophysical rp Process
- Chapter 5. A Cooler-Buncher for the N = 126 Factory
- Chapter 6. Summary and Outlook.
- Other Format:
- Printed edition:
- ISBN:
- 978-3-030-30778-3
- 9783030307783
- Access Restriction:
- Restricted for use by site license.
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