Measurement of the Rb-Xe131Spin-Exchange Cross Section inXe131Relaxation Studies

Abstract
Estimates of the Rb-Xe131 spin-exchange cross section have been obtained by observing the nuclear spin relaxation of Xe131 in the presence of a Rb vapor. Nuclear spin relaxation of Xe131 due to the presence of a foreign buffer gas and the relaxation rate on the glass walls of the cell have also been observed.