Spin transfer measurements in the quasifree (p↘,n↘) reactions at 500 MeV

Abstract

Complete sets of polarization transfer observables in the quasifree (p↘,n↘) reactions have been measured for the first time. Experiments were performed using the newly calibrated neutron polarimeter and newly developed Neutron Time‐of‐Flight Facility (NTOF) at LAMPF. Measurements were made at 18° and over a broad excitation energy range. The resulting energy‐loss spectra of the spin‐longitudinal and spin‐transverse response functions are presented and discussed for Ca, C, and 2H at 500 MeV, and for a momentum transfer of 350 MeV/c.