The effect of collisions with the wall on neutron-antineutron transitions

TL;DR

This paper investigates how wall collisions influence neutron-antineutron transitions, finding that such transitions are negligible during wall interactions, with detailed calculations of collision times and phase differences.

Contribution

It provides a detailed analysis of wall collision effects on neutron-antineutron transitions, showing these effects are negligible, which clarifies their role in experimental setups.

Findings

Transitions inside the wall are negligible.

Calculated collision times for neutrons and antineutrons.

Determined phase differences between reflected waves.

Abstract

We examine what role do collisions with the wall play in neutron-antineutron transitions. The collision time for $n$ and $\bar{n}$ and the phase difference between reflected $n$ and $\bar{n}$ waves are calculated. It is shown that transitions inside the wall are negligible.