Cannon for Neutral Particles

TL;DR

This paper investigates the behavior of spin-polarized neutral particles in magnetic fields, discovering a new motion regime that enables the creation of devices emitting directed neutral particle beams.

Contribution

It introduces a novel regime of particle motion in magnetic fields, facilitating the development of directed neutral particle beam devices.

Findings

Particles move mainly in one direction forming a well-collimated beam

A new regime of motion in magnetic fields is identified

Potential for creating directed neutral particle beam devices

Abstract

Dynamics of spin-polarized neutral particles, such as neutrons or neutral atoms and molecules, in magnetic fields is studied. A new regime of motion is found where particles move mainly in one direction forming a well-collimated beam. This regime suggests a mechanism for creating devices emitting directed beams of neutral particles.