scholarly journals AMS Applications in Nuclear Astrophysics: New Results for 13C(n,γ) 14C and 14N(n,p) 14C

2012 ◽  
Vol 29 (2) ◽  
pp. 115-120 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Wallner ◽  
K. Buczak ◽  
I. Dillmann ◽  
J. Feige ◽  
F. Käppeler ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sections ◽  
Nuclear Astrophysics ◽  
Boltzmann Distribution ◽  
Environmental Research ◽  
Resonance Structure ◽  
Limited Information ◽  
Accelerator Facility ◽  
Model Calculations ◽  
Section Data ◽  
Institute Of Technology

AbstractThe technique of accelerator mass spectrometry (AMS) offers a complementary tool for studying long-lived radionuclides in nuclear astrophysics: (1) as a tool for investigating nucleosynthesis in the laboratory; and (2) via a direct search of live long-lived radionuclides in terrestrial archives as signatures of recent nearby supernova-events. A key ingredient to our understanding of nucleosynthesis is accurate cross-section data. AMS was applied for measurements of the neutron-induced cross sections 13C(n,γ) and 14N(n,p), both leading to the long-lived radionuclide 14C. Solid samples were irradiated at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology with neutrons closely resembling a Maxwell–Boltzmann distribution for kT = 25 keV, and with neutrons of energies between 123 and 178 keV. After neutron activation the amount of 14C nuclides in the samples was measured by AMS at the VERA (Vienna Environmental Research Accelerator) facility. Both reactions, 13C(n,γ)14C and 14N(n,p)14C, act as neutron poisons in s-process nucleosynthesis. However, previous experimental data are discordant. The new data for both reactions tend to be slightly lower than previous measurements for the 25 keV Maxwell–Boltzmann energy distribution. For the higher neutron energies no previous data did exist for 13C(n,γ), but model calculations indicated a strong resonance structure between 100 and 300 keV which is confirmed by our results. Very limited information is available for 14N(n,p) at these energies. Our new data at 123 and 178 keV suggest lower cross sections than expected from previous experiments and data evaluations.

Projectile breakup effects in the fusion dynamics of 6,7Li +144,152Sm reactions around Coulomb barrier

2020 ◽  
Vol 29 (05) ◽  
pp. 2050029
Author(s):  
Manjeet Singh Gautam ◽  
Sukhvinder Duhan ◽  
Rishi Pal Chahal ◽  
Hitender Khatri ◽  
Suman B. Kuhar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cross Section ◽  
Cross Sections ◽  
Coulomb Barrier ◽  
Incomplete Fusion ◽  
Complete Fusion ◽  
Cross Section Data ◽  
Suppression Factor ◽  
Model Calculations ◽  
Section Data ◽  
Breakup Channel

This work emphasized the role of the projectile breakup channel by studying the complete fusion (CF) and incomplete fusion (ICF) dynamics of [Formula: see text] reactions. The theoretical calculations for the chosen reactions have been done by opting for the coupled channel approach and the energy dependent Woods–Saxon potential (EDWSP) model. The below barrier fusion enhancements of the studied reactions are reasonably addressed by the outcomes of the adopted models, which in turn can be attributed to the couplings of nuclear structure degrees of freedom of the collision partners to their relative motion. In contrast, at above barrier energies, the CF cross-section data of the chosen reactions are found to be suppressed significantly when compared with the predictions made by using the present models. Interestingly, the fusion suppression factors of the given reactions can be minimized considerably with respect to the reported value when it is analyzed within the framework of the EDWSP model. For instance, in case of [Formula: see text] ([Formula: see text] reaction, the magnitude of fusion suppression factor is minimized up to 7% (13%) relative to the reported value whereas for [Formula: see text] ([Formula: see text] reaction, the fusion suppression factor is found to be less by 7% (8%) with reference to the reported value. Such suppression effects can be correlated with the low breakup threshold of alpha breakup channel associated with the loosely bound projectile. The projectiles being weakly bound systems split into two charged fragments and either of the breakup components is absorbed by the target resulting in the reduction of incoming flux going into fusion channel. The flux lost from the CF channel appears in the form of ICF yields. For [Formula: see text], total fusion (TF) cross-sections that are sum of CF and ICF cross-sections are also analyzed in conjunction with the EDWSP model and thus reasonably explained by the model calculations. In order to identify the ICF contribution, the ratio of ICF/TF cross-section data of [Formula: see text] reaction has been examined and thus properly addressed by using the EDWSP model. The presence of ICF component in TF cross-section clearly pointed out the breakup of projectile due to its loosely bound nature prior to the Coulomb barrier. Although ICF data of other systems are not available in the literature, a similar behavior is expected for ICF and TF data for [Formula: see text] and [Formula: see text] reactions.

scholarly journals The Neutron Facility at NCSR "Demokritos"- Implementation in the Case of the 232Th(n,2n) and 241Am(n,2n) Reactions

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 ◽  
pp. 136
Author(s):  
R. Vlastou ◽  
C. T. Papadopoulos ◽  
G. Perdikakis ◽  
M. Kokkoris ◽  
S. Kossionides ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cross Section ◽  
Cross Sections ◽  
Computer Code ◽  
Reaction Cross ◽  
Cross Section Data ◽  
Model Calculations ◽  
Section Data ◽  
Neutron Facility ◽  
Mev Protons ◽  
Reaction Cross Sections

In the 5.5 MV tandem T11/25 Accelerator Laboratory of NCSR "Demokritos" monoenergetic neutron beams can be produced in the energy ranges 120-650 keV, 4-11.5 MeV and 16-20.5 MeV by using the 7Li(p,n), 2H(d,n) and 3H(d,n) reactions, respectively. The corresponding beam energies and ions delivered by the accelerator, are 1.92-2.37 MeV protons, 0.8-9.6 MeV deuterons and 0.8-3.7 MeV deuterons, for the three reactions, respectively. Experimental results for neutron energies from threshold up to 11.5 MeV and at 17.1 MeV will be given for the 232Th(n,2n)231Th reaction, while for the 241 Am(n,2n)240 Am reaction, preliminary cross section data at 10.4, 10.6 and 17.1 MeV will be discussed. In the framework of the CERN n-TOF collaboration, the cross section of these reactions have been measured relative to the 197Au(n,2n)196Au, 27Al(n,a)24Na and 93Nb(n,2n) reaction cross sections, by using the activation method. In addition to the experimental work, theoretical Statistical model calculations are being carried out using the computer code STAPRE/F. The results are compared to the experimental data.

Nuclear reactions in proton, neutron, and photon radiotherapy

2001 ◽  
Vol 89 (4-5) ◽  
Author(s):  
M.B. Chadwick
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sections ◽  
Nuclear Reactions ◽  
Radiation Transport ◽  
Absorbed Dose ◽  
Reaction Cross ◽  
Photon Radiation ◽  
Nuclear Model ◽  
Model Calculations ◽  
Section Data ◽  
Medical Physicists

This review article provides an overview, for medical physicists, of recent work that addresses the role of nuclear reactions in proton, fast neutron, and conventional photon radiation therapy. Nuclear reaction cross sections have been evaluated, in ENDF format, for use in Monte Carlo radiation transport simulations of radiotherapy, in order to optimize the absorbed dose to a tumor. The evaluations utilize both measured cross section data as well as nuclear model calculations of direct, preequilibrium, and Hauser-Feshbach compound processes. In the case of photonuclear reactions, giant dipole resonance and quasideuteron photoabsorption mechanisms are considered.

ELECTROMAGNETIC PRODUCTION OF HYPERNUCLEI

1989 ◽  
Vol 04 (01) ◽  
pp. 1-78 ◽  
Author(s):  
JOSEPH COHEN
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sections ◽  
Coupling Constants ◽  
Dirac Spinor ◽  
Structure Model ◽  
Relativistic Model ◽  
Accelerator Facility ◽  
Model Calculations ◽  
Newport News ◽  
Vector Potentials ◽  
Under Construction

We review the results of recent studies and calculations of Λ-hypernuclear excitations via electromagnetic probes [the (e, e′K+) and (γ, K+) reactions]. After discussing the importance of the probe, we present and analyze the theoretical features of a model (based on Feynman diagrams) for studying the process. The special kinematics of the nuclear (e, e′K+) reaction, involving high momentum transfers, is discussed. We then present cross section calculations. Using first a nonrelativistic nuclear structure model, we present results for the exclusive and inclusive electromagnetic hypernuclear excitations and for a large range of nuclear masses. Next, we calculate cross sections using the fully-relativistic form of the transition operator and relativistic Dirac-nuclear-and hypernuclear- structure model. In this context, we analyze the effects of the large scalar and vector potentials of the relativistic model and of the Dirac-spinor wave functions of the proton and the Λ-hyperon, on the calculated quantity. The relativistic-model calculations are presented for both pseudoscalar (PS) and pseudovector (PV) KNΛ vertex couplings and we discuss in detail the different theoretical predictions obtained in the two cases. Throughout the paper, we emphasize several uncertainties regarding the determination of coupling constants, PS vs PV coupling schemes, and relativistic uncertainties. Finally, we present technical and experimental considerations for the study of the (e, e′K+) and (γ, K+) reactions at the continuous electron beam accelerator facility (CEBAF), which is currently under construction in Newport News, Virginia.

scholarly journals Capture reaction cross-section measurements relevant to p process: the case of (α , γ) reactions on 63Cu, 72Ge,118Sn and the 107Ag(ρ, γ)108Cd reaction

2020 ◽  
Vol 227 ◽  
pp. 01008
Author(s):  
Sotirios Harissopulos ◽  
Eleni Vagena ◽  
Michail Axiotis ◽  
Artemis Spyrou ◽  
Georgios Provatas ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Statistical Model ◽  
Cross Section ◽  
Cross Sections ◽  
Optical Model ◽  
Reaction Cross ◽  
Model Calculations ◽  
Level Densities ◽  
Model Code ◽  
Section Data ◽  
Strength Functions

The cross sections of the 72Ge( α , γ)76Se and 1°7Ag(ρ, γ)1°8Cd reactions were measured at energies relevant to p-process nucleosynthesis. The new data, together with cross section results from our previous ( α , γ) measure-ments on 65Cu and 118Sn and other ( α , γ) cross-section data reported in lit-erature are compared with statistical model calculations performed using the latest version (1.9) of the statistical model code TALYS. In addition, the effect on these calculations of different combinations of the optical model potentials (OMPs), nuclear level densities (NLDs) and γ-ray strength functions (γSFs) entering the calculations was investigated.

scholarly journals RADIATIVE NEUTRON CAPTURE ON 9Be, 14C, 14N, 15N AND 16O AT THERMAL AND ASTROPHYSICAL ENERGIES

2013 ◽  
Vol 22 (10) ◽  
pp. 1350075 ◽  
Author(s):  
SERGEY DUBOVICHENKO ◽  
ALBERT DZHAZAIROV-KAKHRAMANOV ◽  
NADEZHDA AFANASYEVA
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sections ◽  
Neutron Capture ◽  
Nuclear Physics ◽  
Nuclear Reactions ◽  
Nuclear Astrophysics ◽  
Big Bang ◽  
Section Data ◽  
Radiative Neutron ◽  
The One ◽  
Radiative Neutron Capture

The total cross-sections of the radiative neutron capture processes on 9 Be , 14 C , 14 N , 15 N and 16 O are described in the framework of the modified potential cluster model with the classification of orbital states according to Young tableaux. The continued interest in the study of these reactions is due, on the one hand, to the important role played by this process in the analysis of many fundamental properties of nuclei and nuclear reactions, and, on the other hand, to the wide use of the capture cross-section data in the various applications of nuclear physics and nuclear astrophysics, and, also, to the importance of the analysis of primordial nucleosynthesis in the Universe. This article is devoted to the description of results for the processes of the radiative neutron capture on certain light atomic nuclei at thermal and astrophysical energies. The considered capture reactions are not part of stellar thermonuclear cycles, but involve in the reaction chains of inhomogeneous Big Bang models.

scholarly journals Calculation of Electron Impact Single Ionization TDCS of Tungsten Atoms at 200, 500 and 1000 eV

Atoms ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 31
Author(s):  
Ghanshyam Purohit
Keyword(s):  
Electron Impact ◽  
Cross Sections ◽  
Projectile Energy ◽  
Cross Section Data ◽  
Scattered Electron ◽  
Fusion Plasma ◽  
Magnetic Devices ◽  
Single Ionization ◽  
Section Data ◽  
Sensitive Dependence

We report triple differential cross-sections (TDCSs) for the electron impact single ionization of tungsten atoms for the ionization taking place from the outer sub shells of tungsten atoms, viz. W (6s), W (5d), W (5p) and W (4f). The study of the electron-induced processes such as ionization, excitation, autoionization from tungsten and its charged states is strongly required to diagnose and model the fusion plasma in magnetic devices such as Tokamaks. Particularly, the cross-section data are important to understand the electron spectroscopy involved in the fusion plasma. In the present study, we report TDCS results for the ionization of W atoms at 200, 500 and 1000 eV projectile energy at different values of scattered electron angles. It was observed that the trends of TDCSs for W (5d) are significantly different from the trends of TDCSs for W (6s), W (5p) and W (4f). It was further observed that the TDCS for W atoms has sensitive dependence on value of momentum transfer and projectile energy.

CHARMONIUM PRODUCTION IN Pb–Pb COLLISIONS AT ALICE: FROM SUPPRESSION TO REGENERATION?

2013 ◽  
Vol 28 (21) ◽  
pp. 1330018 ◽  
Author(s):  
ENRICO SCOMPARIN
Keyword(s):  
Phase Transition ◽  
Cross Sections ◽  
Short Review ◽  
Heavy Ion ◽  
Gluon Plasma ◽  
Alice Experiment ◽  
Model Calculations ◽  
Ion Collisions ◽  
Quark Production ◽  
History Of

Heavy quarkonium states are considered as one of the key observables for the study of the phase transition from a system made of hadrons towards a Quark–Gluon Plasma (QGP). In the last 25 years, experiments at CERN and Brookhaven have studied collisions of heavy ions looking for a suppression of charmonia/bottomonia, considered as a signature of the phase transition. After an introduction to the main concepts behind these studies and a short review of the SPS and RHIC results, I will describe the results obtained in Pb – Pb collisions by the ALICE experiment at the LHC. The ALICE findings will be critically compared to those of lower energy experiments, to CMS results, and to model calculations. The large cross-sections for heavy-quark production at LHC energies are expected to induce a novel production mechanism for charmonia in heavy-ion collisions, related to a recombination of [Formula: see text] pairs along the history of the collision and/or at hadronization. The occurrence of such a process at the LHC will be discussed. Finally, prospects for future measurements will be shortly addressed.

Study on the Relation Between Side Ratios of Rectangular Cross Sections and Secondary Vortices at Trailing Edge in Motion-Induced Vortex Excitation

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kazutoshi Matsuda ◽  
Kusuo Kato ◽  
Kouki Arise ◽  
Hajime Ishii
Keyword(s):  
Wind Speed ◽  
Wind Tunnel ◽  
Cross Sections ◽  
Leading Edge ◽  
Trailing Edge ◽  
Wind Speeds ◽  
Smoke Flow ◽  
Flow Visualizations ◽  
Institute Of Technology ◽  
Secondary Vortices

According to the results of conventional wind tunnel tests on rectangular cross sections with side ratios of B/D = 2–8 (B: along-wind length (m), D: cross-wind length (m)), motion-induced vortex excitation was confirmed. The generation of motion-induced vortex excitation is considered to be caused by the unification of separated vortices from the leading edge and secondary vortices at the trailing edge [1]. Spring-supported test for B/D = 1.18 was conducted in a closed circuit wind tunnel (cross section: 1.8 m high×0.9 m wide) at Kyushu Institute of Technology. Vibrations were confirmed in the neighborhoods of reduced wind speeds Vr = V/fD = 2 and Vr = 8 (V: wind speed (m/s), f: natural frequency (Hz)). Because the reduced wind speed in motion-induced vortex excitation is calculated as Vr = 1.67×B/D = 1.67×1.18 = 2.0 [1], vibrations around Vr = 2 were considered to be motion-induced vortex excitation. According to the smoke flow visualization result for B/D = 1.18 which was carried out by the authors, no secondary vortices at the trailing edge were formed, although separated vortices from the leading edge were formed at the time of oscillation at the onset wind speed of motion-induced vortex excitation, where aerodynamic vibrations considered to be motion-induced vortex excitation were confirmed. It was suggested that motion-induced vortex excitation might possibly occur in the range of low wind speeds, even in the case of side ratios where secondary vortices at trailing edge were not confirmed. In this study, smoke flow visualizations were performed for ratios of B/D = 0.5–2.0 in order to find out the relation between side ratios of rectangular cross sections and secondary vortices at trailing edge in motion-induced vortex excitation. The smoke flow visualizations around the model during oscillating condition were conducted in a small-sized wind tunnel at Kyushu Institute of Technology. Experimental Reynolds number was Re = VD/v = 1.6×103. For the forced-oscillating amplitude η, the non-dimensional double amplitudes were set as 2η/D = 0.02–0.15. Spring-supported tests were also carried out in order to obtain the response characteristics of the models.

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