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The TITAN in-trap decay spectroscopy facility at TRIUMF.
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Nuclear Instruments & Methods in Physics Research Section A . Apr2015, Vol. 780, p91-99. 9p. - Publication Year :
- 2015
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Abstract
- This paper presents an upgraded in-trap decay spectroscopy apparatus which has been developed and constructed for use with TRIUMF׳s Ion Trap for Atomic and Nuclear science (TITAN). This device consists of an open-access electron-beam ion-trap (EBIT), which is surrounded radially by seven low-energy planar Si(Li) detectors. The environment of the EBIT allows for the detection of low-energy photons by providing backing-free storage of the radioactive ions, while guiding charged decay particles away from the trap centre via the strong (up to 6 T) magnetic field. In addition to excellent ion confinement and storage, the EBIT also provides a venue for performing decay spectroscopy on highly charged radioactive ions. Recent technical advancements have been able to provide a significant increase in sensitivity for low-energy photon detection, towards the goal of measuring weak electron-capture branching ratios of the intermediate nuclei in the two-neutrino double beta ( 2 ν β β ) decay process. The design, development, and commissioning of this apparatus are presented together with the main physics objectives. The future of the device and experimental technique are discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 01689002
- Volume :
- 780
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Nuclear Instruments & Methods in Physics Research Section A
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 101341162
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nima.2014.12.118