scholarly journals Statistical model calculations of the 232Th(n,2n) reaction

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. Karamanis ◽  
S. Andriamonje ◽  
P. A. Assimakopoulos ◽  
G. Doukellis ◽  
D. A. Karademos ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Data ◽  
Statistical Model ◽  
Cross Sections ◽  
Nuclear Reactions ◽  
Level Density ◽  
Computer Code ◽  
Reaction Cross ◽  
Tandem Accelerator ◽  
Model Calculations ◽  
Equilibrium Evaporation

On the context of the Cern n_TOF collaboration the 232Th(n,2n)231Th reaction cross section has been measured relative to the 56Fe(n,p)56Mn and 27Al(n,a)24Na reaction cross sections by the activation method for neutron energies up to 11 MeV. The neutrons were produced via the 2H(d,n) reaction using a deuterium filled gas-cell, at the 5.5MV TANDEM Accelerator of NCSR "Demokritos". In addition to the experimental work, theoretical Statistical model calculations have been performed using the computer code STAPRE/F. The code STAPRE is designed to calculate energy averaged cross sections for particle induced nuclear reactions with several emitted particles and gamma rays under the assumption of sequential evaporation. For the first evaporation step preequilibrium emission is taken into account while population of states resulting from the first equilibrium evaporation step is calculated using the Hauser-Feschbach theory. Fission process competition is also taken into account in the evaporation steps. Sensitive parameters for the calculation, like level density parameters, have been adopted after fitting experimental data for the competing (n,f) reaction. The results are being compared to the experimental data.

scholarly journals Statistical-model calculations for α-capture reactions relevant to the p process

2019 ◽  
Vol 26 ◽  
pp. 228
Author(s):  
C. Fakiola ◽  
I. Karakasis ◽  
I. Sideris ◽  
A. Khaliel ◽  
T. J. Mertzimekis
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Data ◽  
Statistical Model ◽  
Cross Sections ◽  
Theoretical Calculations ◽  
Reaction Network ◽  
Reaction Cross ◽  
Model Parameters ◽  
Model Calculations ◽  
Reaction Channels ◽  
Reaction Cross Sections

About 35 nuclides which lie on the neutron deficient side of the isotopic chart cannot be created by the two basic nucleosynthetic processes, the sand the rprocess. Due to scarce experimental data and the vast complexity of the reaction network involved, cross sections and reactions are estimated theoretically, using the Hauser–Feshbach statistical model. In the present work, theoretical calculations of cross sections of radiative α-capture reactions on the neutron–deficient Erbium and Xenon isotopes are presented in an attempt to make predictions inside the astrophysically relevant energy window (Gamow). The particular reactions are predicted to be sensitive branchings in the γprocess path.The most recent versions of TALYS (v1.9) and Fresco codes were employed for all calculations, initially focusing on investigating the influence of the default eight (8) α–nucleus optical potential models of TALYS on reaction cross sections. The theoretical results of both codes are compared and for the reactions where experimental data exist in literature, the optical model parameters were adjusted appropriately to best describe the data and were subsequently used for estimating (α,γ) reaction cross sections. Predictions for the (α,n) reaction channels have also been calculated and studied.

ABUNDANCE ANOMALIES PRODUCED BY NUCLEAR REACTIONS IN STELLAR SURFACE LAYERS: I. NUCLEAR-REACTION RATES

1967 ◽  
Vol 45 (10) ◽  
pp. 3275-3296 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. J. Brancazio ◽  
A. Gilbert ◽  
A. G. W. Cameron
Keyword(s):  
Statistical Theory ◽  
Nuclear Reaction ◽  
Cross Sections ◽  
Nuclear Reactions ◽  
Level Density ◽  
Preliminary Investigation ◽  
Computer Time ◽  
Reaction Rates ◽  
Reaction Cross ◽  
Surface Layers

A preliminary investigation of the effects on abundances in stellar surfaces of extensive nuclear bombardment required the calculation of more than 105 nuclear-reaction cross sections. It was necessary to develop simplified methods for using the statistical theory of nuclear reactions to make these calculations in order that the computer time should not be prohibitive. These methods are described here and the results are compared with experiment. The accuracy of the calculations is, in general, about as good as, or somewhat better than, that obtained in previous applications of the statistical theory, probably because the use of an accurate level density formula outweighed the crudity of other approximations.

scholarly journals Statistical model calculations of 72,73Ge(n,p) and 72,74Ge(n,α) reactions on natural Ge

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 ◽  
pp. 104
Author(s):  
S. Galanopoulos ◽  
R. Vlastou ◽  
P. Demetriou ◽  
M. Kokkoris ◽  
C. T. Papadopoulos ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Statistical Model ◽  
Energy Range ◽  
Neutron Energy ◽  
Cross Sections ◽  
Reaction Cross ◽  
Model Calculations ◽  
Monoenergetic Neutron ◽  
Theoretical Investigations ◽  
Equilibrium Emission ◽  
Reaction Cross Sections

Systematic experimental and theoretical investigations of the 72,73Ge(n,p)72,73 Ga and 72,74Ge(n,α)69,71Znm reaction cross sections are presented in the energy range from thresh- old to about 17 MeV neutron energy. The above reaction cross sections were measured from 8.8 to 11.4 MeV by using the activation method, relative to the 27Al(n,α)24Na refer- ence reaction. The quasi-monoenergetic neutron beams were produced via the 2H(d,n)3He reaction at the 5 MV VdG Tandem T11/25 accelerator of NCSR “Demokritos”. Statisti- cal model calculations using the code EMPIRE-II (version 2.19) taking into consideration pre-equilibrium emission were performed on the data measured in this work as well as on data reported in literature.

scholarly journals PRE-EQUILIBRIUM EFFECTS IN THE SECONDARY PARTICLE SPECTRA IN THE REACTIONS WITH HEAVY IONS

2010 ◽  
Vol 19 (05n06) ◽  
pp. 1134-1140 ◽  
Author(s):  
O. V. FOTINA ◽  
D. O. EREMENKO ◽  
YU. L. PARFENOVA ◽  
S. YU. PLATONOV ◽  
O. A. YUMINOV ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Monte Carlo ◽  
Heavy Ions ◽  
Nuclear Reactions ◽  
Level Density ◽  
Laboratory System ◽  
Nuclear Level Density ◽  
Model Calculations ◽  
Equilibrium Processes ◽  
Equilibrium Evaporation ◽  
Particle Spectra

Theoretical description of the experimentally obtained spectra for protons and α-particles and model calculations for the neutron spectra in the reactions with heavy ions has been presented. The hybrid model of non-equilibrium processes was used. Equilibrium evaporation process was analyzed in the framework of the statistical theory of nuclear reactions with Monte-Carlo simulation including certain dynamical and kinematical characteristics. This approach was included in PACE code, which permits to simulate Monte-Carlo de-excitation nuclear process. The Fermi-gas model and level-density phenomenological model for the variation of the nuclear level density parameters was used. In this approach data on 16 O +116 Sn reaction with Ebeam = 130, 250 MeV were analyzed. Double-differential light charged particle spectra for this reaction were measured using the GARFIELD apparatus in coincidence with evaporation residues. The experimental data were collected in four angular ranges from 29 to 41, 41 to 53, 53 to 67 and 67 to 82 degrees in the laboratory system. The results of the calculations are shown and discussed for these four angular ranges. The contributions from the evaporative and pre-equilibrium processes were analyzed in connection with different nucleus equilibration mechanisms.

Study of level density and reaction cross-sections in Thorium isotopes

2019 ◽  
Vol 34 (12) ◽  
pp. 1950091
Author(s):  
Erumban Ummukulsu ◽  
Nithu Ashok ◽  
Antony Joseph
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sections ◽  
Nuclear Reactions ◽  
Level Density ◽  
Reaction Cross ◽  
Drip Line ◽  
Density Parameter ◽  
Nuclear Level Density ◽  
Talys 1.6 ◽  
Experimental Values ◽  
Thorium Isotopes

A theoretical study of nuclear level density of Thorium nuclei that exist on and off the beta-stability line is carried out using Talys 1.6. The level density parameter a and spin cut-off factor [Formula: see text] for Thorium isotopes [Formula: see text]Th are estimated. The values of both these parameters decrease towards the neutron drip line and the proton drip line. Cross-sections for [Formula: see text] and [Formula: see text] reactions for Thorium isotopes are also calculated. The estimated and experimental values of cross-sections for [Formula: see text]Th are comparable. These evaluated data are useful in understanding the mechanism of nuclear reactions taking place under extreme conditions including those in nucleosynthesis.

STAU-CATALYZED BIG-BANG NUCLEOSYNTHESIS AND NUCLEAR CLUSTER MODEL

2009 ◽  
Vol 24 (11) ◽  
pp. 2076-2083 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. KAMIMURA ◽  
Y. KINO ◽  
E. HIYAMA
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sections ◽  
Cluster Model ◽  
Nuclear Reactions ◽  
Light Element ◽  
Bound State ◽  
Big Bang ◽  
Reaction Cross ◽  
Big Bang Nucleosynthesis ◽  
Model Calculations ◽  
Three Body

Three-body cluster-model calculations are performed for the new types of big-bang nucleosynthesis (BBN) reactions that are calalyzed by a supersymmetric (SUSY) particle stau, a scalar partner of the tau lepton. If a stau has a lifetime ≳ 103s, it would capture a light element previously synthesized in standard BBN and form a Coulombic bound state. The bound state, an exotic atom, is expected to induce various reactions, such as (αX-) + d → 6 Li + X-, in which a negatively charged stau (denoted as X-) works as a catalyzer. Recent literature papers have claimed that some of these stau-catalyzed reactions have significantly large cross sections so that inclusion of the reactions into the BBN network calculation can change drastically abundances of some elements, giving not only a solution to the 6 Li -7 Li problem (calculated underproduction of 6 Li by ~ 1000 times and overproduction of 7 Li +7 Be by ~ 3 times) but also a constraint on the lifetime and the primordial abundance of the elementary particle stau. However, most of these literature calculations of the reaction cross sections were made assuming too naive models or approximations that are unsuitable for those complicated low-energy nuclear reactions. We use a few-body calculational method developed by the authors, and provides precise cross sections and rates of the stau-catalyzed BBN reactions for the use in the BBN network calculation.

scholarly journals Statistical model calculations of the 7Li +11 Β reaction

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 ◽  
pp. 165
Author(s):  
C. Tsabaris ◽  
C. T. Papadopoulos ◽  
R. Vlastou ◽  
A. A. Pakou ◽  
P. A. Assimakopoulos ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Data ◽  
Statistical Model ◽  
Energy Range ◽  
Cross Section ◽  
Compound Nucleus ◽  
Cross Sections ◽  
Coulomb Barrier ◽  
Reaction Channel ◽  
Model Calculations ◽  
The Individual

The 7Li + 11 Β reaction has been studied in the energy range from a little below to about three times the Coulomb barrier by measuring the cross section of the 7- ray transitions in the residual nuclei produced. Statistical compound nucleus calculations have been performed in order to interpret the experimental data as well as to extract cross sections of the individual exit channels. The statistical compound nucleus theory can reproduce rather well the absolute j - ray and the various reaction channel excitation functions.

scholarly journals Thermonuclear Reaction Rates for Reactions Leading to N = 28 Nuclei

1995 ◽  
Vol 48 (1) ◽  
pp. 125
Author(s):  
A.J Morton ◽  
DG Sargood
Keyword(s):  
Statistical Model ◽  
Nuclear Reaction ◽  
Cross Sections ◽  
Optical Model ◽  
Reaction Rates ◽  
Reaction Cross ◽  
Model Parameters ◽  
Thermonuclear Reaction ◽  
Model Calculations ◽  
Reaction Cross Sections

Nuclear reaction cross sections derived from statistical-model calculations have been used in the calculation of thermonuclear reaction rates for 36 nuclei at temperatures that are representative of the interiors of evolving stars and supernovae as nucleosynthesis approaches the production of nuclei with N = 28. The statistical-model calculations used optical-model parameters in the particle channels which had been selected to give the best overall agreement between theoretical and experimental cross sections for reactions on stable target nuclei in the mass and energy ranges of importance for the stellar conditions of interest. The optical-model parameters used, and the stellar reaction rates obtained, are tabulated. Comparisons are made between these stellar rates and those from other statistical-model calculations in the literature.

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.

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