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Motion of positrons in metals

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In this review we discuss the different aspects of positron annihilation in metals that involve the dynamics of positron motion before annihilation. The emphasis is on the theory, but also some experimental evidence is quoted. The topics covered are: slowing down and thermalization, effective mass, temperature dependence of positron vacancy trapping, positron channeling, and escape of low energy positrons from metal surfaces.

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Bergersen, B., Pajanne, E. Motion of positrons in metals. Appl. Phys. 4, 25–35 (1974). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00884149

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