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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Hauptverfasser: Serebrov, A. P, Chaikovskii, M. E, Klushnikov, G. N, Zherebtsov, O. M, Chechkin, A. V
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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.
DOI:10.48550/arxiv.2003.02092