Stern-Gerlach Experiment on Polarized Neutrons

J. E. Sherwood, T. E. Stephenson, and Seymour Bernstein
Phys. Rev. 96, 1546 – Published 15 December 1954
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Abstract

A neutron beam was polarized by total reflection from a magnetized iron mirror. The beam was then analyzed by passing it through an inhomogeneous magnetic field. From the deflection pattern obtained, it is inferred that the resultant neutron spin in the polarized beam was parallel to the magnetic field applied to the mirror. Thus the nuclear and magnetic scattering amplitudes for iron are of the same sign when the neutron spin and electronic spin are oppositely directed, and conversely.

  • Received 29 July 1954

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRev.96.1546

©1954 American Physical Society

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J. E. Sherwood, T. E. Stephenson, and Seymour Bernstein

  • Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, Tennessee

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Vol. 96, Iss. 6 — December 1954

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