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S Triambak1, P Finlay, C S Sumithrarachchi
1TRIUMF, 4004 Wesbrook Mall, Vancouver, British Columbia V6T 2A3, Canada. smarajit@gmail.com
Abstract:
We report a precise determination of the (19)Ne half-life to be T(1/2)=17.262±0.007 s. This result disagrees with the most recent precision measurements and is important for placing bounds on predicted right-handed interactions that are absent in the current standard model. We are able to identify and disentangle two competing systematic effects that influence the accuracy of such measurements. Our findings prompt a reassessment of results from previous high-precision lifetime measurements that used similar equipment and methods.
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