Abstract
The ortho-D2 concentration of gas samples taken from the liquid D2 cold moderator of the SINQ spallation neutron source at PSI has been measured. A value of co=0.762±0.001(statistical)±0.006(systematical) for the in situ quasiequilibrium at a temperature of 25 K and at an almost continuous power deposition of 230±50 mW/g is established for samples taken after long irradiation periods. This unexpectedly low value, (math equation) is explained by a simple radiation-induced breakup and recombination model for D2 molecules.
Originalsprache | Englisch |
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Fachzeitschrift | Physical Review B - Condensed Matter and Materials Physics |
Jahrgang | 68 |
Ausgabenummer | 9 |
DOIs | |
Publikationsstatus | Veröffentlicht - 2003 |
Extern publiziert | Ja |