Abstract
The asymmetry of bremsstrahlung by transversely polarized electrons using Sommerfeld-Maue wave functions has been calculated. In order to simplify the final formula the relativistic approximation has been used. The results obtained show a linear dependence of the asymmetry on the atomic number Z for the range 4≤Z≤26. It is shown that the approach developed gives the zeroth asymmetry for ultrarelativistic energies as expected but for initial electron energies ~5 MeV the asymmetry may achieve a magnitude ~8% (for Z=26). Polarimetry of electrons with energy higher than 1 MeV (where conventional Mott polarimeters have large experimental difficulties) may be carried out using the bremsstrahlung process providing a reasonable asymmetry and high cross section.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 107-111 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Journal | European Physical Journal C |
| Volume | 70 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - Nov 2010 |
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Asymmetry of bremsstrahlung by moderately relativistic polarized electrons. / Potylitsyn, A. P.
In: European Physical Journal C, Vol. 70, No. 1, 11.2010, p. 107-111.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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T1 - Asymmetry of bremsstrahlung by moderately relativistic polarized electrons
AU - Potylitsyn, A. P.
PY - 2010/11
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N2 - The asymmetry of bremsstrahlung by transversely polarized electrons using Sommerfeld-Maue wave functions has been calculated. In order to simplify the final formula the relativistic approximation has been used. The results obtained show a linear dependence of the asymmetry on the atomic number Z for the range 4≤Z≤26. It is shown that the approach developed gives the zeroth asymmetry for ultrarelativistic energies as expected but for initial electron energies ~5 MeV the asymmetry may achieve a magnitude ~8% (for Z=26). Polarimetry of electrons with energy higher than 1 MeV (where conventional Mott polarimeters have large experimental difficulties) may be carried out using the bremsstrahlung process providing a reasonable asymmetry and high cross section.
AB - The asymmetry of bremsstrahlung by transversely polarized electrons using Sommerfeld-Maue wave functions has been calculated. In order to simplify the final formula the relativistic approximation has been used. The results obtained show a linear dependence of the asymmetry on the atomic number Z for the range 4≤Z≤26. It is shown that the approach developed gives the zeroth asymmetry for ultrarelativistic energies as expected but for initial electron energies ~5 MeV the asymmetry may achieve a magnitude ~8% (for Z=26). Polarimetry of electrons with energy higher than 1 MeV (where conventional Mott polarimeters have large experimental difficulties) may be carried out using the bremsstrahlung process providing a reasonable asymmetry and high cross section.
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JO - European Physical Journal C
JF - European Physical Journal C
SN - 1434-6044
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