Positronium emission spectroscopy

Measurements of the intensity, velocity, and angular distribution of positronium emitted from solid samples of metals and insulators have been performed using the intense, pulsed positron beam from the 100 MeV electron linac. From these data it is possible to determine properties of both the surface interactions and volume potentials of the materials studied. Examples of these effects will be given using measurements of positronium time of flight performed with the Livermore intense positron beam. The time of flight data have been augmented by positron lifetime and angular correlation measurements performed with the beam. Measurements resulting in workfunctions, deformation potentials and surface interaction effects will be reported for both metals and insulators. 18 refs., 2 figs