Slow neutron beam deflection by a magnetic field

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A beam of slow neutrons can indeed be deflected by a strong magnetic field due to their magnetic moment, similar to the Stern-Gerlach experiment. However, the magnetic moment of neutrons is significantly smaller than that of atoms, which affects the degree of deflection. For a deeper understanding of this phenomenon, Chapter 1.1 of Sakurai's "Modern Quantum Mechanics" is recommended, as it discusses the Stern-Gerlach experiment in detail. Most quantum mechanics textbooks also cover this topic, particularly in their appendices. This deflection of slow neutrons by magnetic fields is a relevant topic in particle physics.
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Is it possible for a beam of slow neutrons, to be deflected by a strong magnetic field? I have found something for a beta asymmetry in Wu experiments, but haven't understood much. Is it a particle physics subject?
 
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dtsormpa said:
Is it possible for a beam of slow neutrons, to be deflected by a strong magnetic field?

I believe so, because they possesses a magnetic moment they will be deflected in a way similar to that of the Stern-Gerlach experiment... of course, the magentic moment of the neutron is much smaller than that of an atom (due to electrons).
 
olgranpappy said:
I believe so, because they possesses a magnetic moment they will be deflected in a way similar to that of the Stern-Gerlach experiment... of course, the magentic moment of the neutron is much smaller than that of an atom (due to electrons).

Is there anything more particular that I can read, that fully describes that phenomenon?
 
Chapter 1.1 of Sakurai's "Modern Quantum Mechanics" describes the Stern-Gerlach experiment. Chap 1.1 is actually the introduction, but he chose to present the Stern-Gerlach experiment there because it is a neat experiment... I think the experiment is explained in detail in most any quantum mechanics book. I'd just look in the appendix.
 

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