Precise Q value measurements of $^{112,113}$Ag and $^{115}$Cd with the Canadian Penning Trap for evaluation of potential ultra-low Q value $\beta$-decays

ORAL

Abstract

Ultra low Q-value (ULQ) $\beta$-decays in which the parent decays to an excited state of the daughter with a Q$<$1 keV, are of interest as potential candidates for neutrino mass determination experiments, and to investigate atomic interference effects in $\beta$-decay. To date, the only known ULQ $\beta$-decay is that of $^{115}$In to the $^{115}$Sn(3/2$^{+}$) state with Q = 155(24) eV. A number of other potential ULQ $\beta$-decays have been identified using atomic mass and nuclear energy level data, but more precise masses are required to determine if the potential decays are energetically allowed and $<$1 keV. Penning traps have performed more precise Q value determinations for some of these candidates, including $^{89}$Sr and $^{139}$Ba with LEBIT at NSCL/FRIB, which ruled them out, and $^{135}$Cs with JYFLTRAP at Jyv\"{a}skyla, which showed that it is a potential candidate. Here we present results of Q value measurements for candidates $^{112,113}$Ag and $^{115}$Cd performed with the Canadian Penning Trap at Argonne National Laboratory.

Authors

  • N. Gamage

    Central Michigan University, Central Michigan U

  • R. Sandler

    Central Michigan U

  • M. Redshaw

    Central Michigan University, Central Michigan U

  • J. Clark

    ANL, U. of Manitoba

  • R. Dwaipayan

    ANL, U. of Manitoba

  • K. Sharma

    U. of Manitoba

  • R. Orford

    ANL, McGill U.

  • F. Buchinger

    McGill U.

  • G. Savard

    ANL, U. of Chicago

  • W. Porter

    U. of Notre Dame