The Angular Correlation of Two Successive Nuclear Radiations

Stuart P. Lloyd
Phys. Rev. 85, 904 – Published 1 March 1952
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Abstract

A general formula is derived, using group-theoretic methods, which gives the correlation as series in Jacobi polynomials whose argument depends on the angle between the radiations. The coefficients factor into quantities depending on the separate nuclear transitions, and the factors are worked out explicitly for the directional correlation cases where one of the interfering radiation angular momenta is the lowest or next-lowest allowed by conservation of angular momentum. Correction factors are given for converting lowest multipole γγ correlations into an extensive class of directional correlations.

  • Received 12 November 1951

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRev.85.904

©1952 American Physical Society

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Stuart P. Lloyd

  • Institute for Advanced Study, Princeton, New Jersey

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Vol. 85, Iss. 5 — March 1952

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