The puzzle of neutron lifetime

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Abstract

In this paper we review the role of the neutron lifetime and discuss the present status of measurements. In view of the large discrepancy observed by the two most precise individual measurements so far we describe the different techniques and point out the principle strengths and weaknesses. In particular we discuss the estimation of systematic uncertainties and its correlation to the statistical ones. In order to solve the present puzzle, many new experiments are either ongoing or being proposed. An overview on their possible contribution to this field will be given.

OriginalspracheEnglisch
Seiten (von - bis)157-166
Seitenumfang10
FachzeitschriftNuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research, Section A: Accelerators, Spectrometers, Detectors and Associated Equipment
Jahrgang611
Ausgabenummer2-3
DOIs
PublikationsstatusVeröffentlicht - 1 Dez. 2009

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