Changes of decay rates of radioactive 111In and 32P induced by mechanic motion

Abstract

The changes of decay rates of radionuclide 111In (electron capture) and 32P (β decay) induced by external mechanic motion are studied. The results indicate that, in the external circular rotation in clockwise and anticlockwise centrifuge on Northern Hemisphere (radius 8 cm, 2000 r/min), the half life of 111In compared with the referred (2.83 d) is decreased at 2.83% and increased at 1.77%, respectively; the half life of 32P compared with the referred (14.29 d) is decreased at 3.78% and increased at 1.75%, respectively. When the clockwise and anticlockwise rotations increase to 4000 r/min, the half life of 111In is decreased at 11.31% and increased at 6.36%, respectively; the half life of 32P is decreased at 10.08% and increased at 4.34%, respectively. When the circular rotation is removed, the decay rates of 111In and 32P, return back to the referred, respectively. It is found that the external circular rotations in clockwise and anticlockwise centrifuge selectively increased and decreased the decay rates of 111In and 32P, respectively, and the effects are strongly dependent on the strength of circular rotation. It is suggested that these effects may be caused by the chiral interaction.