The Q value for the Alm26 superallowed beta decay

May, 1994
5 pages
Published in:
  • Phys.Rev.C 49 (1994) 2401-2406

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Abstract: (APS)
The threshold energy of the Mg26(p,n)26Alm reaction has been measured to be 5209.46±0.12 keV, using a 1 V standard as reference, and taking account of effects due to finite beam energy spread, nonuniform proton energy loss in the target, and ionization of the magnesium atoms. The Q value derived for the Alm26 beta decay then becomes 4232.17±0.12 keV, which is in clear disagreement with the most precise of the existing measurements. A further measurement is proposed.
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