Erratum: Surface roughness effect on ultracold neutron interaction with a wall and implications for computer simulations [Phys. Rev. C81, 055505 (2010)]
Year: 2010
Type: erratum
Abstract: We review the diffuse scattering and the loss coefficient in ultracold neutron reflection from slightly rough surfaces, report a surprising reduction in loss coefficient due to roughness, and discuss the possibility of transition from quantum treatment to ray optics. The results are used in a computer simulation of neutron storage in a recent neutron lifetime experiment that re-ported a large discrepancy of neutron lifetime with the current particle data value. Our partial re-analysis suggests the possibility of systematic effects that were not included in this publication.
Source: Physical Review C
Authors: A. Steyerl, S. S. Malik, A. M. Desai, C. Kaufman
Institution: University of Rhode Island
Language: English
Subfield: Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics
Field: Physics and Astronomy
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W2011124592