A Momentum Spectrum for High Energy Mesotrons

Citation

Safonov, George Michael (1949) A Momentum Spectrum for High Energy Mesotrons. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/7rfj-5032. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:06192025-013607600

Abstract

By means of a two cloud chamber technique, a differential momentum spectrum was obtained for mesotrons with momentum up to ~ 40 billion electron volts. The existence of individual particles with energies of 16 billion electron volts is found by direct measurements. We find an apparent 20% positive excess of mesotrons moving in a nearly vertical direction.

A technical description of the instrument is given along with the theory of its operation.

Item Type:	Thesis (Dissertation (Ph.D.))
Subject Keywords:	(Physics and Mathematics)
Degree Grantor:	California Institute of Technology
Division:	Physics, Mathematics and Astronomy
Major Option:	Physics
Minor Option:	Mathematics
Thesis Availability:	Public (worldwide access)
Research Advisor(s):	Anderson, Carl D. (advisor) Smythe, William Ralph (advisor)
Thesis Committee:	Unknown, Unknown
Defense Date:	1949
Record Number:	CaltechTHESIS:06192025-013607600
Persistent URL:	https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:06192025-013607600
DOI:	10.7907/7rfj-5032
Default Usage Policy:	No commercial reproduction, distribution, display or performance rights in this work are provided.
ID Code:	17474
Collection:	CaltechTHESIS
Deposited By:	Ben Maggio
Deposited On:	27 Jun 2025 21:23
Last Modified:	27 Jun 2025 21:26

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