Ice and atoms: Experiments with laboratory-based positron beams

Reference:

Coleman, P. G., 2011. Ice and atoms: Experiments with laboratory-based positron beams. Journal of Physics: Conference Series, 262 (1), 012015.

Official URL:

http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1742-6596/262/1/012015

Abstract

This short review presents results of new positron and positronium (Ps) experiments in condensed matter and atomic physics, as an illustration of the satisfying variety of scientific endeavours involving positron beams which can be pursued with relatively simple apparatus in a university laboratory environment. The first of these two studies - on ice films - is an example of how positrons and Ps can provide new insights into an important system which has been widely interrogated by other techniques. The second is an example of how simple positron beam systems can still provide interesting information - here on a current interesting fundamental problem in positron atomic physics.

Details

Item Type	Articles
Creators	Coleman, P. G.
DOI	10.1088/1742-6596/262/1/012015
Departments	Faculty of Science > Physics
Refereed	Yes
Status	Published
ID Code	23199
Additional Information	12th International Workshop on Slow Positron Beam Techniques for Solids, Surfaces, Atoms and Molecules, SLOPOS12. 1-6 August 2010. Magnetic Island, QLD, Australia.