The effect of alignment of the exotic atom orbital angular momentum on depolarization of negative muonsстатья
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Аннотация:The theory of cascade depolarization of negative muons is generalized to the case
where the orbital angular momentum of a meson becomes aligned as a result of its
atomic capture. An explanation of the experimental data on the residual polarization of
u- in helium is proposed on the basis of the developed theory and available arguments in
favour of the possible existence of alignment of the orbital angular momentum in the
lightest exotic atoms. An angular distribution and linear polarization of muonic X-rays is
considered. The connection between these characteristics and the depolarization factor
due to the alignment of the orbital angular momentum enables one to make a direct
experimental test of the proposed explanation of the residual polarization of muons in
helium.