Orbital electron capture by the nucleus

The theory of nuclear electron capture is reviewed in the light of current understanding of weak interactions. Experimental methods and results regarding capture probabilities, capture ratios, and EC/..beta../sup +/ ratios are summarized. Radiative electron capture is discussed, including both theor...

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Veröffentlicht in:Rev. Mod. Phys.; (United States) 1977-01, Vol.49 (1), p.77-221
Hauptverfasser: Bambynek, W., Behrens, H., Chen, M. H., Crasemann, B., Fitzpatrick, M. L., Ledingham, K. W. D., Genz, H., Mutterer, M., Intemann, R. L.
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Zusammenfassung:The theory of nuclear electron capture is reviewed in the light of current understanding of weak interactions. Experimental methods and results regarding capture probabilities, capture ratios, and EC/..beta../sup +/ ratios are summarized. Radiative electron capture is discussed, including both theory and experiment. Atomic wavefunction overlap and electron exchange effects are covered, as are atomic transitions that accompany nuclear electron capture. Tables are provided to assist the reader in determining quantities of interest for specific cases.
ISSN:0034-6861
DOI:10.1103/RevModPhys.49.77