Previous work on measurements of total and differential cross sections for positron scattering on atoms will be extended. In addition there will be three directions for the research, namely: 1. Measurements of excitation cross sections for alkali atoms. 2. A measurement of the positronium formation cross section. 3. A search for resonances in positron-atom collisions which have been predicted theoretically, but have not yet been observed.

Agency
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Institute
Division of Physics (PHY)
Application #
9021044
Program Officer
Barry I. Schneider
Project Start
Project End
Budget Start
1991-02-01
Budget End
1995-07-31
Support Year
Fiscal Year
1990
Total Cost
$720,000
Indirect Cost
Name
Wayne State University
Department
Type
DUNS #
City
Detroit
State
MI
Country
United States
Zip Code
48202