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Positronium Formation in Nanostructured Metals

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Čížek J., Melikhova O., Hruška P., Vlček M., Anwand W., Liedke M., Novotný M., Bulíř J.
Acta Physica Polonica A
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2017
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vol. 132
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issue 5
1579-1584
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Positronium formation in Au films was studied using a magnetically guided continuous slow positron beam with variable energy. Black Au film with porous morphology was compared with conventional smooth Au film. In the smooth Au film positronium is formed on the film surface only. The black Au film exhibits porous sub-surface region containing micro-cavities interconnected with surface. Positronium is formed on inner surfaces of micro-cavities in the sub-surface region and travels through interconnected cavities towards the surface. 3-γ annihilation of ortho-positronium leaves a clear signature in two-dimensional coincidence Doppler broadening spectra. Measures of 3-γ annihilation contribution calculated from single γ-ray and coincidence Doppler broadening spectra were calculated and compared.
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Numerical Solution of a Two-Particle Model of Positronium Confined in Small Cavities

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Tanzi Marlotti G., Castelli F., Consolati G.
Acta Physica Polonica A
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2017
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vol. 132
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issue 5
1575-1578
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The positronium atom (Ps) is widely used as a probe to characterize nanoporous and mesoporous materials. Existing theoretical models for describing Ps annihilation rates by pick-off processes generally treat Ps as a point particle confined in a potential well. Hence these models do not justify any change in the internal structure of Ps, which is experimentally accessible by means of the contact density parameter. Recently we formulated a two-particle model in which only the electron is confined in the cavity, while the positron is moving freely and feels the medium via a positive work function. We present here a numerical treatment of the problem of calculating contact densities and pick-off annihilation rates, by using a variational method. Results are in agreement with experimental data for a large class of materials, and suggest a way to connect these data with pore sizes and positron work functions.
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A New Approach to the Presentation of the Positron Annihilation Lifetime Spectroscopy Results, n-Alkanes

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Zgardzińska B., Standzikowski K.
Acta Physica Polonica A
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2017
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vol. 132
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issue 5
1496-1500
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The standard form of the positron annihilation lifetime spectroscopy results presentation are two plots of o-Ps lifetime and intensity as a function of external factor, e.g. temperature, pressure. Both o-Ps parameters change (stepwise) when in the medium phase transitions occur. For a more complete picture of the structural changes occurring in the matter we suggest to use an additional plot, in the coordinates, (τ₃, I₃). The hydrocarbons are selected to show the advantages following from the presentation of the results in the intensity-lifetime (INTI) plot.
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Positronium Formation in Organic Liquids

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Karbowski A., Fedus K., Służewski K., Bruzdowska J., Karwasz G.
Acta Physica Polonica A
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2017
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vol. 132
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issue 5
1466-1469
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This paper reports on the results of positron annihilation lifetime measurements of three organic liquids: benzene (C₆H₆), cyclohexane (C₆H₁₂), and methanol (CH₃OH). The lifetime spectra are acquired at different temperatures for non-degassed, degassed, and oxygen-saturated samples, at temperatures between 5°C and 25°C. The spectra are analyzed using a standard three-exponential model. The influence of oxygen on each lifetime and intensity component is discussed.
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The Elastic Collision of Two H-Like Atoms Including the Exotic Ps and Mu

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Ray H.
Acta Physica Polonica A
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2017
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vol. 132
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issue 5
1473-1477
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Elastic collision between two H-like atoms using the ab initio static-exchange model (SEM) and a modified static-exchange model (MSEM) at cold energies are investigated in the center of mass frame considering the system as a four-body Coulomb problem where all the Coulomb interaction terms in the direct and exchange channels are treated exactly. The importance of an exact calculation to find basic physics is highlighted. In addition, the dependence of scattering length on the van der Waals interaction between the atoms and the dependence of scattering length on reduced-mass of the system are derived which is completely new information in the field of science.
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Time Calibration of the J-PET Detector

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Skurzok M., Silarski M., Alfs D., Białas P., Shivani, Curceanu C., Czerwiński E., Dulski K., Gajos A., Głowacz B., Gorgol M., Hiesmayr B., Jasińska B., Kisielewska-Kamińska D., Korcyl G., Kowalski P., Kozik T., Krawczyk N., Krzemień W., Kubicz E., Mohammed M., Pawlik-Niedźwiecka M., Niedźwiecki S., Pałka M., Raczyński L., Raj J., Rudy Z., Sharma N., Sharma S., Shopa R., Wieczorek A., Wiślicki W., Zgardzińska B., Zieliński M., Moskal P.
Acta Physica Polonica A
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2017
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vol. 132
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issue 5
1641-1644
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The Jagiellonian positron emission tomograph project carried out in the Institute of Physics of the Jagiellonian University is focused on construction and tests of the first prototype of PET scanner for medical diagnostic which allows for the simultaneous 3D imaging of the whole human body using organic scintillators. The J-PET prototype consists of 192 scintillator strips forming three cylindrical layers which are optimized for the detection of photons from the electron-positron annihilation with high time-and high angular resolutions. In this article we present time calibration and synchronization of the whole J-PET detection system by irradiating each single detection module with a ²²Na source and a small detector providing common reference time for synchronization of all the modules.
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Aerogel IC3120 Under High Pressure Exerted Mechanically and by Nitrogen

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Gorgol M., Zgardzińska B.
Acta Physica Polonica A
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2017
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vol. 132
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issue 5
1531-1534
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Highly porous IC3120 silica aerogel was subjected to the high pressure up to 450 MPa while the positron annihilation lifetime spectra were collected. The pressure was delivered to the investigated samples in two ways: by pistons and by gas (nitrogen) penetrating the aerogel. The evolution of all PALS parameters was discussed. With the increase of the pressure, shortening of ortho-positronium lifetimes (different, depending on the pressure method introduced) was observed. Similarity between the dependence of the longest-lived o-Ps component lifetime on the pressure, for the sample affected with nitrogen molecules and pure nitrogen was observed. It suggests, that the nitrogen fills the largest free volumes of the aerogel. The pressure exerted mechanically causes much smaller decrease of free volume available for positronium. The comparison of PALS results with the electron microscopy images, obtained after removing the pressure, confirmed that more intense and lasting changes were caused by affecting the aerogel with the pistons.
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Controlled Porosity of MCM-41 Obtained by Partial Blocking of Pores by Silicon Oil

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Gorgol M., Krasucka P., Goworek J., Zaleski R.
Acta Physica Polonica A
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2017
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vol. 132
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issue 5
1559-1563
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Partial blocking of mesopores in the ordered MCM-41 silica by DC550 silicon oil was proposed as a preparation method of the material with controlled porosity and fixed pore size. The porosity of the samples with various content of DC550 was examined with the use of low temperature nitrogen sorption and positron annihilation lifetime spectroscopy. It was shown that the oil blocks the primary pores by forming the plugs near its entrances, but also partially locates in the interparticle spaces. The comparison of the results obtained from both investigation techniques was used to make the first attempt to obtain the calibration of ortho-positronium intensity, depending on pore volume. This is necessary to improve the utility of positron annihilation lifetime spectroscopy as a porosimetric technique. The need to take the migration of positronium to larger free volume into account is discussed.
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Porosity of Silica Monoliths with Tailored Mesopores of Ink-Bottle Shape Determined by Nitrogen Adsorption and Positron Annihilation Lifetime Spectroscopy

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Sienkiewicz A., Kierys A., Gorgol M., Zaleski R.
Acta Physica Polonica A
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2017
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vol. 132
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issue 5
1568-1571
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The comparison of pore size distributions obtained with the use of two porosimetric methods: low temperature nitrogen sorption (LN2) and positron annihilation lifetime spectroscopy (PALS), was performed for porous silica monoliths. Four investigated samples were prepared under various synthesis conditions. Nitrogen sorption showed the presence of bottle-shaped pores in all investigated samples. In addition, it seems that the presence of methanol during synthesis influences porosity to a greater extent than organic additives. Quite good agreement between the LN2 and PALS results was observed only for the silica monolith synthesized with β-cyclodextrins as pore directing agent. The biggest discrepancy in the results obtained from these two techniques was observed for the silica gel synthesized with no additives. The origin of such discrepancies, taking into account the shape of pore size distribution and deficiencies of data analysis techniques, is discussed.
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Modification of Free Volume due to Rigidness of Polymeric Matrix and Effects on Gas Transport Properties

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Checchetto R., Brusa R.
Acta Physica Polonica A
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2017
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vol. 132
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issue 5
1490-1495
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Gas barrier properties of polymeric membranes with different rigidness of their matrix where studied by gas phase permeation measurements. Gas transport results in membranes made of epoxy resin with different cross linking densities and epoxy resin with dispersed few layer graphene fillers were discussed and compared in the framework of the free volume theory of diffusion. Transport in cellulose membranes was found to occur in the diffusion configurational regime. The physical description of the transport properties was based on positron annihilation lifetime spectroscopy measurements which allowed to evaluate experimentally the fractional free volume in epoxy resin membranes and the size of rigid elongated cavities in cellulose thin films.
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Positronium for Antihydrogen Production in the AEGIS Experiment

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Consolati G., Aghion S., Amsler C., Bonomi G., Brusa R., Caccia M., Caravita R., Castelli F., Cerchiari G., Comparat D., Demetrio A., Di Noto L., Doser M., Evans C., Fanì M., Ferragut R., Fesel J., Fontana A., Gerber S., Giammarchi M., Gligorova A., Guatieri F., Haider S., Hinterberger A., Holmestad H., Kellerbauer A., Khalidova O., Krasnicky D., Lagomarsino V., Lansonneur P., Lebrun P., Malbrunot C., Mariazzi S., Marton J., Matveev V., Mazzotta Z., Müller S., Nebbia G., Nedelec P., Oberthaler M., Pacifico N., Pagano D., Penasa L., Petracek V., Prelz F., Prevedelli M., Ravelli L., Rienaecker B., Robert J., Røhne O., Rotondi A., Sandaker H., Santoro R., Smestad L., Sorrentino F., Testera G., Tietje I., Widmann E., Yzombard P., Zimmer C., Zmeskal J., Zurlo N.
Acta Physica Polonica A
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2017
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vol. 132
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issue 5
1443-1449
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The primary goal of the Antihydrogen Experiment: Gravity, Interferometry, Spectroscopy (AEGIS) collaboration is to measure for the first time precisely the gravitational acceleration of antihydrogen, H̅, a fundamental issue of contemporary physics, using a beam of antiatoms. Indeed, although indirect arguments have been raised against a different acceleration of antimatter with respect to matter, nevertheless some attempts to formulate quantum theories of gravity, or to unify gravity with the other forces, consider the possibility of a non-identical gravitational interaction between matter and antimatter. We plan to generate H̅ through a charge-exchange reaction between excited Ps and antiprotons coming from the Antiproton Decelerator facility at CERN. It offers the advantage to produce sufficiently cold antihydrogen to make feasible a measurement of gravitational acceleration with reasonable uncertainty (of the order of a few percent). Since the cross-section of the above reaction increases with n⁴, n being the principal quantum number of Ps, it is essential to generate Ps in a highly excited (Rydberg) state. This will occur by means of two laser excitations of Ps emitted from a nanoporous silica target: a first UV laser (at 205 nm) will bring Ps from the ground to the n=3 state; a second laser pulse (tunable in the range 1650-1700 nm) will further excite Ps to the Rydberg state.
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Microstructure Characterization of Nafion®g HP JP as a Proton Exchange Membrane for Fuel Cell: Positron Annihilation Study

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Mohamed H., Abdel-Hady E., Abdel-Hamed M., Said M.
Acta Physica Polonica A
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2017
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vol. 132
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issue 5
1543-1547
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Free volume size V_{f} and proton conductivity σ of a novel polymer electrolyte membrane were investigated as a function of temperature and relative humidity up to 140°C and 80%, respectively. The free volume size V_{f} for Nafion® HP JP reflect the α-transition temperature at about 98°C. In addition the free volume size V_{f} for Nafion® HP JP is smaller than that for Nafion® NRE212 membrane which leads to lower methanol permeability of the former membrane. The proton conductivity σ for Nafion® HP JP decreases with increase of temperature up to transition temperature due to free and bound water loss, then it starts to increase due to dynamic segmental motion. It increases for Nafion® HP JP with the increase of the relative humidity. A good correlation between V_{f} and σ was successfully established for both membranes which indicates that σ is governed by the free volume. In conclusion, Nafion® HP JP is a suitable membrane for a proton exchange membrane fuel cell application.
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A Method to Produce Linearly Polarized Positrons and Positronium Atoms with the J-PET Detector

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Mohammed M., Białas P., Curceanu C., Czerwiński E., Dulski K., Gajos A., Głowacz B., Gorgol M., Hiesmayr B., Jasińska B., Kisielewska D., Korcyl G., Kowalski P., Kozik T., Krawczyk N., Krzemień W., Kubicz E., Pawlik-Niedźwiecka M., Niedźwiecki S., Pałka M., Raczyński L., Raj J., Rudy Z., Sharma N., Sharma S., Shivani, Skurzok M., Silarski M., Wieczorek A., Wiślicki W., Zgardzińska B., Zieliński M., Moskal P.
Acta Physica Polonica A
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2017
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vol. 132
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issue 5
1486-1489
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A method for creating linearly polarized positrons and ortho-positronium (o-Ps) atoms with the J-PET detector is presented. The unique geometry and properties of the J-PET tomography enable one to design a positron source such that the quantization axis for the estimation of the linear polarization of produced o-Ps can be determined on the event by event basis in a direction of the positron motion. We intend to use ²²Na or other β⁺ decay isotopes as a source of polarized positrons. Due to the parity violation in the beta decay, the emitted positrons are longitudinally polarized. The choice of the quantization axis is based on the known position of the positron emitter and the reconstructed position of the positronium annihilation. We show that the J-PET tomography is equipped with all needed components.
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Proton Conductivity and Free Volume Properties in Per-Fluorinated Sulfonic acid/PTFE Copolymer for Fuel Cell

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Mohamed H., Abdel-Hady E., Abdel-Hamed M.
Acta Physica Polonica A
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2017
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vol. 132
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issue 5
1509-1514
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The proton conductivity mechanism in per-fluorinated sulfonic acid/PTFE copolymer Fumapem® membranes for polymer electrolyte membranes has been investigated. Three samples of Fumapem® F-950, F-1050 and F-14100 membranes with different ion exchange capacity 1.05, 0.95, and 0.71 meq/g, respectively, were used in this study after drying. The o-Ps hole volume size (V_{FV,Ps}) was quantified using the positron annihilation lifetime technique while the proton conductivities (σ ) were measured using LCR Bridge as function of temperature. It was found that as the ion exchange capacity increases, the proton conductivity increases and the free volume expands. Temperature dependences of proton conductivity and the o-Ps hole volume size (V_{FV,Ps}) reflect the glass transition temperature of the membrane. A good linear correlation between the reciprocal of the o-Ps hole volume size (1/V_{FV,Ps}) and log(σ)+Δ E_a/2.303k_{B}T, (where ΔE_a is the activation energy, T is the absolute temperature and k_{B} is the Boltzmann constant) at different temperatures indicate that the ionic motion in dry Fumapem® is governed by the free volume. A linear relationship between the critical hole size γ V*_{i} and the ion exchange capacity was also achieved.
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