Abstract
A novel technique to measure electron-capture branching ratios is being introduced, where the TITAN ion traps and the ISAC radioactive beam facility at TRIUMF are the central components. The technique will be applied to the intermediate odd-odd nuclei in double-beta decay. The decay properties of these nuclei will constrain theoretical models dealing with the evaluation of the nuclear matrix elements for both the 2v and the 0v mode. The present setup and its potential for measuring extremely low branching ratios at low instrumental backgrounds is described.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | ISAC and ARIEL |
Subtitle of host publication | The TRIUMF Radioactive Beam Facilities and the Scientific Program |
Publisher | Springer Netherlands |
Pages | 157-164 |
Number of pages | 8 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9789400779631 |
ISBN (Print) | 9789400779624 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 1 2014 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Double-beta decay
- In-trap decay spectroscopy