On the neutron orbital angular momentum: Has it actually been demonstrated?

Martin Suda, Wolfgang Treimer, Frank Haußer

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Abstract

In a Nature LETTER [1], a control of neutron angular momentum was apparently demonstrated using a neutron crystal interferometer. In the meantime, a number of highly interesting articles have been published dealing with the n-OAM and neutron interferometry, citing [1]. We show that
the interpretation of [1] having detected a n-OAM is incorrect for several serious reasons and point out inconsistencies. Based only on the theory of dynamical neutron diffraction, we calculate all the interferograms and show perfect agreement with those given in [1]. There was no need to assume an additional n-OAM because no additional effect was observed that could not be explained by standard theory
Translated title of the contributionIst das orbitale Winkelmoment im Neutroneninterferometer tatsächlich demonstriert worden?
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1-7
Number of pages7
JournalarXiv.org
Early online date7 Sept 2023
Publication statusPublished - 7 Sept 2023

Research Field

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