The possible explanation of neutron lifetime beam anomaly
The results of measurements performed using UCN storing method are in good agreement. The latest most accurate measurements of the neutron decay asymmetry and neutron lifetime measurements by storage method are in agreement within the Standard Model. However, there is a significant discrepancy at $3...
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Zusammenfassung: | The results of measurements performed using UCN storing method are in good
agreement. The latest most accurate measurements of the neutron decay asymmetry
and neutron lifetime measurements by storage method are in agreement within the
Standard Model. However, there is a significant discrepancy at $3.6\sigma$ (1%
of decay probability) level with beam method experiment. This article discusses
the possible causes of discrepancy in the measurements of the neutron lifetime
with beam method experiment. The most probable cause, apparently, is the loss
of protons in beam method experiment during storage in a magnetic trap due to
charge exchange collisions of protons with the residual gas. The proton becomes
neutral and leaves the trap, which leads to a decrease in the number of
registered protons, i.e. to a decrease in the probability of neutron decay or
to an increase in the measured neutron lifetime. |
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DOI: | 10.48550/arxiv.2003.02092 |