Polarization Data Analysis of the Compass 6LiD Target
Abstract
The COMPASS experiment at CERN has been taking spin physics data in 2002 - 2004 with a double cell solid 6LiD target with high +57 % and -48 % nuclear polarization. The measured asymmetries give access to the longitudinal spin structure function1, transverse Collins and Sivers asymmetries2, and to gluon polarization3. Stable and reproducible operation of the polarized target is essential in the typically 100 day long data taking periods. We discuss our present understanding of the polarization properties of the 6LiD target measured with continuous wave nuclear magnetic resonance.
- Publication:
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Polarized Sources and Targets
- Pub Date:
- April 2007
- DOI:
- 10.1142/9789812770653_0043
- Bibcode:
- 2007pst..conf..215K