Document Type

Article

Date of Original Version

8-7-1989

Abstract

The neutron lifetime has been measured by counting the neutrons remaining in a fluid-walled bottle as a function of the duration of storage. Losses of neutrons caused by the wall reflections are eliminated by varying the bottle volume-to-surface ratio. The result obtained is τβ=887.6±3 s.

Publisher Statement

©1989 The American Physical Society

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