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The role of coherent radiation and an active medium in the annihilation of positrons and the formation of excited positronium atoms

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The irradiation by laser beams and the use of an active medium can increase the probability of formation of positronium atoms in excited states. Corresponding estimates are given.

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Goldanskii, V.J., Dalidchik, F.I. & Ivanov, G.K. The role of coherent radiation and an active medium in the annihilation of positrons and the formation of excited positronium atoms. Appl. Phys. 5, 81–82 (1974). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01193402

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