Abstract
The recent past has shown a significant progress in the spin exchange optical pumping technology. Spin-exchange optical pumping is a process whereby photon angular momentum is transferred to target nuclei through spin-exchange collisions with polarized alkali-metal atoms. In spite of their small numbers, alkali-metal atoms could significantly dilute the nucleon polarization in the target, because of there are a large number of unpolarized nucleons in the alkali nuclei. Also, if potassium atoms are used in the pumping cell with a density of one percent of the hydrogen density, the losses of the high energy electrons in the storage ring due to the presence of potassium is two time higher than the losses due to the hydrogen.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
