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Atomic capture ratios of negative muons in gaseous mixtures of hydrogen, nitrogen, neon and argon

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The yields of muonic x rays of the Lyman series of nitrogen, neon and argon have been analysed to determine capture ratios A(Z1,Z2) in about thirty gaseous mixtures under different experimental conditions. In addition, capture ratios A(Z,H) have been determined in hydrogen mixtures by taking into account transfer processes from muonic hydrogen to elements Z. The influence of the spectral flux density of the muons on capture ratios has been analysed. Our per-atom ratios form a coherent set and confirm the value A(Ar,Ne) = 1. 262(10).

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    Y. -A. Thalmann, R. Jacot-Guillarmod, F. Mulhauser, C. Piller, L. A. Schaller, L. Schellenberg, H. Schneuwly, S. Tresch & A. Werthmüller

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Thalmann, Y.A., Jacot-Guillarmod, R., Mulhauser, F. et al. Atomic capture ratios of negative muons in gaseous mixtures of hydrogen, nitrogen, neon and argon. Z Phys A - Particles and Fields 359, 219–224 (1997). https://doi.org/10.1007/s002180050390

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