Evidence for new α-particle groups in nature

A. Chevallier (1) , Jacques Chevallier (1) , A. Pape (1) , M. Debeauvais (1) , B. Leroux

1 IReS - Institut de Recherches Subatomiques

Alpha-particle spectra from a monazite are presented which show evidence for unreported groups at 6.52, 7.09, 9.02 and 9.07 MeV.

Mots clés: alpha decay; alpha particle spectra; minerals; alpha particle groups; monazite; 9.07 MeV; rare earth phosphates; natural radioactivity; 6.52 MeV; 7.09 MeV; 9.02 MeV

Domaines: Articles anciens; Physique Nucléaire Expérimentale [nucl-ex]

A. Chevallier, Jacques Chevallier, A. Pape, M. Debeauvais, B. Leroux. Evidence for new α-particle groups in nature. Journal de Physique Lettres, 1980, 41 (8), pp.181-183. ⟨10.1051/jphyslet:01980004108018100⟩. ⟨jpa-00231754⟩