Ultracold Neutrons is a guide to a fascinating topic. It describes
how a simple new idea in experimental neutron physics has changed
the landscape of what is often called 'fundamental physics.'
Ultracold neutrons (UCNs) are neutrons moving at the low speed of a
bicycle rider. They were produced for the first time 50 years ago
(in 1968) and are distinguished from ordinary neutrons with much
higher energies by their ability to be confined in 'neutron
bottles' for durations up to several hundred seconds. This is
possible since they are reflected back and forth from the container
walls many thousands of times with very little loss. As a result of
these long observation times, their properties and interactions
with the environment can be studied with superb precision.Directed
towards a general readership, this book is an excellent
introduction to a field of research that is not highly specialized
but touches on many aspects of our physical world, classical as
well as quantum mechanical.
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