Undergrad More info on HT/HD shielding constants?

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SUMMARY

The discussion centers on the measurement and calculation of HT/HD shielding constants, specifically in the context of scattering experiments involving Hydrogen, Tritium, and Deuterium. Participants suggest consulting authoritative sources, such as the NIST database and relevant academic articles, to gain insights into the methodologies used for these measurements. The links provided direct users to specific resources that detail the shielding differences and their implications in physics.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of nuclear physics concepts, particularly isotopes like Hydrogen, Tritium, and Deuterium.
  • Familiarity with scattering experiments and their significance in measuring physical constants.
  • Knowledge of shielding constants and their role in particle interactions.
  • Ability to navigate scientific databases and interpret research articles.
NEXT STEPS
  • Research the methodologies used in scattering experiments involving Tritium and Deuterium.
  • Explore the NIST database for detailed information on shielding constants.
  • Read the article on shielding differences from the IOPscience journal for in-depth analysis.
  • Investigate the implications of shielding constants in nuclear physics applications.
USEFUL FOR

Physicists, researchers in nuclear science, and students studying particle interactions will benefit from this discussion, particularly those interested in the measurement of shielding constants in isotopic scattering experiments.

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I was wondering how they measured or calculated these differences?
I dont know what they refer to, but assume theyre scattering Hydrogen with Tritium or Deuterium to measure the difference of something.

https://physics.nist.gov/cgi-bin/cuu/Results?search_for=shielding+difference
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