Atomic Physics with Positrons pp 223-231 | Cite as
On the Production of a Timed Positronium Beam by Positron-Gas Scattering
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In this communication we describe the technique we are currently developing for the purpose of measuring the energy distribution of positronium formed by positron-gas scattering. Preliminary results are presented which demonstrate the tunability of our Ps beam.
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Positronium Formation Channel Electron Multiplier Positron Scattering Positronium Formation Cross Section Reemission Spectrum
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