Abstract
The Greens-function Monte Carlo method is used to calculate the ground-state wave function of the muonic-molecular ion composed of a negative muon bound to a deuteron and a triton. Using the sudden approximation, the probability that the muon will remain bound to the escaping alpha particle after fusion occurs is found to be 0.90%, about 25% smaller than previous estimates based on the Born-Oppenheimer approximation. The numerical method for determining the wave function is discussed in detail.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Pages (from-to) | 1999-2004 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Journal | Physical Review A - Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics |
| Volume | 31 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 1985 |
| Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics
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