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Laser applications and other topics in quantum electronics

Laser acceleration of neutrons (physical foundations)

L. A. Rivlin

Moscow State Institute of Radio-Engineering, Electronics and Automation (Technical University)

Abstract: The concept of neutron acceleration in a gradient magnetic field of a "drifting" standing electromagnetic wave is presented. The promising fields of application of an accelerated directional beam of ultracold neurons, in particular, remote initiation of nuclear reactions, are suggested.

PACS: 41.75.Jv, 28.20.-v

Received: 05.11.2009
Revised: 30.03.2010

 English version: Quantum Electronics, 2010, 40:5, 460–463

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