scholarly journals Proton-capture Reaction Cross Sections on the Sr Isotopes Relevant to the p-process Nucleosynthesis

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 ◽  
pp. 153
Author(s):  
S. Galanopoulos ◽  
S. Harissopulos ◽  
J. W. Hammer ◽  
R. Kunz ◽  
P. Demetriou
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sections ◽  
Reaction Cross ◽  
Tandem Accelerator ◽  
Proton Capture ◽  
Model Calculations ◽  
Capture Reaction ◽  
Level Densities ◽  
Theoretical Predictions ◽  
The University ◽  
Reaction Cross Sections

Proton-capture reaction cross sections on the 86,87,88Sr isotopes have been determined at energies from 1.4 to 5 MeV by measuring γ-angular distributions at the 4 MV single-ended Dynamitron accelerator of the University of Stuttgart as well as at the 5 MV VdG Tandem accelerator of NCSR "Demokritos", Athens. In the former case an array of 4 HPGe detectors with relative efficiency εr≈100%, each shielded with BGO crystals, were used. In the case of the measurements carried out at "Demokritos" we used only one HPGe detector (εr≈80%) with no BGO shield. Cross sections ranging from 0.5 μb to 5 mb as well as the relevant S factors were obtained. The data were compared with statistical model calculations using the code MOST. In the calculations, various combinations of microscopic and phe- nomenological models of the nucleon-Nucleus Optical Model Potentials (OMP) and Nuclear Level Densities (NLD) were used and a good agreement between the data and theoretical predictions was found.

scholarly journals (p,γ) Reaction Cross Sections Relevant to the p process: First Results for the Se Isotopes

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 ◽  
pp. 161
Author(s):  
A. Lagoyannis ◽  
A. Spyrou ◽  
S. Harissopulos ◽  
S. Galanopoulos ◽  
R. Kunz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sections ◽  
Optical Model ◽  
Reaction Cross ◽  
Activation Technique ◽  
Nuclear Level ◽  
Proton Capture ◽  
Model Calculations ◽  
Level Densities ◽  
First Results ◽  
Reaction Cross Sections

Proton-capture reaction cross sections of Se isotopes were determined in the 1-6 MeV energy range by means of γ-angular distribution measurements as well as via the activation technique. In this report we compare our first cross-section results with statistical model calculations performed using various microscopic and phenomenological approaches of Optical Model Potentials and Nuclear Level Densities.

scholarly journals Proton capture reactions on 116Sn and 118Sn relevant to the p process

2019 ◽  
Vol 14 ◽  
pp. 77
Author(s):  
A. Spyrou ◽  
A. Lagoyannis ◽  
Ch. Zarkadas ◽  
G. Perdikakis ◽  
S. Galanopoulos ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Angular Distribution ◽  
Cross Sections ◽  
Reaction Cross ◽  
Proton Capture ◽  
Capture Reaction ◽  
Flux Measurements ◽  
Reaction Cross Sections

The proton capture reaction cross sections on 116Sn and 118Sn have been determined at astrophysically relevant energies by means of activation, 7-ray angular distribution and angle-integrated 7-flux measurements. The results of the present work together with those obtained in previous measurements are compared to the predictions of the Hauser-Feshbach theory.

scholarly journals Statistical Hauser-Feshbach Model Description of (n,α) Reaction Cross Sections for the Weak s-Process

Universe ◽  
2022 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 25
Author(s):  
Sema Küçüksucu ◽  
Mustafa Yiğit ◽  
Nils Paar
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sections ◽  
Density Functional ◽  
Experimental Studies ◽  
Reaction Cross ◽  
Model Description ◽  
Energy Density Functional ◽  
Model Calculations ◽  
Level Densities ◽  
Environment Model ◽  
Reaction Cross Sections

The (n,α) reaction contributes in many processes of energy generation and nucleosynthesis in stellar environment. Since experimental data are available for a limited number of nuclei and in restricted energy ranges, at present only theoretical studies can provide predictions for all astrophysically relevant (n,α) reaction cross sections. The purpose of this work is to study (n,α) reaction cross sections for a set of nuclei contributing in the weak s-process nucleosynthesis. Theory framework is based on the statistical Hauser-Feshbach model implemented in TALYS code with nuclear masses and level densities based on Skyrme energy density functional. In addition to the analysis of the properties of calculated (n,α) cross sections, the Maxwellian averaged cross sections are described and analyzed for the range of temperatures in stellar environment. Model calculations determined astrophysically relevant energy windows in which (n,α) reactions occur in stars. In order to reduce the uncertainties in modeling (n,α) reaction cross sections for the s-process, novel experimental studies are called for. Presented results on the effective energy windows for (n,α) reaction in weak s-process provide a guidance for the priority energy ranges in the future experimental studies.

scholarly journals Experimental Investigation of radiative proton-capture reactions relevant to Nucleosynthesis

2019 ◽  
Vol 24 ◽  
pp. 168
Author(s):  
A. Khaliel ◽  
T. J. Mertzimekis ◽  
A. Psaltis ◽  
I. Psyrra ◽  
A. Kanellakopoulos ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sections ◽  
Nuclear Reactions ◽  
Nuclear Astrophysics ◽  
Theoretical Models ◽  
Reaction Cross ◽  
Tandem Accelerator ◽  
Proton Capture ◽  
Isotopic Abundances ◽  
Vast Network ◽  
Reaction Cross Sections

One of the primary objectives of the field of Nuclear Astrophysics is the study of the elemental and isotopic abundances in our solar system. Although a lot of progress has been made regarding a large number of nuclides, there is still a number of neutron-deficient nuclei, ie the p nuclei, which cannot be created via the s and r processes. These processes are responsible for the production of the bulk of heavy nuclides. The pre-explosive or explosive phases of massive stars are considered potential loci for p nuclides production via various combinations of photodisintegrations and nucleon captures, along with β+ decays and electron captures. For the study of the vast network of nuclear reactions (over 20'000) that are responsible for observed isotopic abundances, the statistical model of Hauser-Feshbach is employed. The model requires the knowledge of nuclear reaction cross sections, quantities that can be measured in the laboratory. In this work, we report on recent experimental attempts to measure such cross sections in radiative proton-capture reactions involving 107,109Ag near the astrophysically relevant energy window. Measurements have been performed at the Tandem Accelerator Laboratory of the N.S.C.R. “Demokritos”. The results are compared to various theoretical models, using the TALYS and EMPIRE codes, in an attempt to provide experimental input to astrophysical models.

scholarly journals Measurement of the 241Am(n,2n)240Am cross section at 17.5 MeV

2019 ◽  
Vol 21 ◽  
pp. 160
Author(s):  
A. Kalamara ◽  
R. Vlastou ◽  
M. Diakaki ◽  
M. Kokkoris ◽  
M. Anastasiou ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cross Section ◽  
Neutron Beam ◽  
Cross Sections ◽  
Reaction Cross ◽  
Activation Technique ◽  
Tandem Accelerator ◽  
Hpge Detectors ◽  
Reaction Cross Sections ◽  
Reference Reaction ◽  
High Radioactivity

The 241Am(n,2n)240Am reaction cross section has been measured at neutron beam energy 17.5 MeV, relative to the 27Al(n,α)24Na, 197Au(n,2n)196Au and 93Nb(n,2n)92mNb reference reaction cross sections, using the activation technique. The irradiation was carried out at the Van der Graaff 5.5 MV Tandem accelerator laboratory of NCSR “Demokritos” with monoenergetic neutron beam provided by means of the 3H(d,n)4He reaction, implementing a new Ti-tritiated target. The high purity Am target has been constructed at IRMM, Geel, Belgium and consisted of 40 mg 241Am in the form of AmO2 pressed into pellet with Al2O3 and encapsulated into Al container. Due to this high radioactivity (5 GBq), the Am target was enclosed in a Pb container for safety reasons. After the end of the irradiation, the activity induced by the neutron beam at the target and reference foils, was measured off-line by two 100%, a 50% and a 16% relative efficiency, HPGe detectors.

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.

(n, p) Reaction Cross Sections Calculations of Some Stellar Iron Group Fusion Materials

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 18-25 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tarik Siddik
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sections ◽  
Reaction Cross ◽  
Nuclear Model ◽  
Incident Neutron ◽  
Excitation Functions ◽  
Model Calculations ◽  
Model Code ◽  
Group Target ◽  
Reaction Cross Sections ◽  
Group Fusion

The excitation functions for (n, p) reactions from reaction threshold to 24 MeV on some important iron (Fe) group target elements (20 ≤ Z ≤ 28) for astrophysical (n, p) reactions such as Si, Ca, Sc, Ti, Cr, Fe, Co and Ni were calculated using TALYS-1.0 nuclear model code. The new calculations on the excitation functions of 28Si(n, p)28Al, 29Si(n, p)29Al, 42Ca(n, p)42K, 45Sc(n, p)45Ca, 46Ti(n, p)46Sc, 53Cr(n, p)53V, 54Fe(n, p)54Mn, 57Fe(n, p)57Mn, 59Co(n, p)59Fe, 58Ni(n, p)58Co and 60Ni(n, p)60Co reactions have been carried out up to 24 MeV incident neutron energy. In these calculations, the compound nucleus and pre-equilibrium reaction mechanism studied extensively. According to these calculations, we assume that these model calculations can be applied to some heavy elements, ejected into interstellar medium by dramatic supernova events.

scholarly journals Cross Section Measurements of (n,p) Reactions on Ge Isotopes

2020 ◽  
Vol 27 ◽  
pp. 185
Author(s):  
G. Gkatis ◽  
Rosa Vlastou ◽  
A. Kalamara ◽  
S. Chasapoglou ◽  
M. Kokkoris ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cross Section ◽  
Cross Sections ◽  
Systematic Investigation ◽  
Reaction Cross ◽  
Isotopic Effect ◽  
Activation Method ◽  
Tandem Accelerator ◽  
Reaction Cross Sections ◽  
Existing Data

The 72,73Ge(n,p)72,73Ga reaction cross sections were measured at the 5.5MV HV Tandem accelerator of  NCSR “Demokritos”, at neutron energies 17.7 and 19.3 MeV by using the activation method. The contamination from the (n,d) and (n,np)  reactions  on 73Ge and 74 Ge, leading to the 72Ge and 73Ge residual nuclei, respectively, has been  taken  into account, implementing the corresponding cross sections from  TENDL-2017. A systematic investigation of the isotopic effect on all Ge isotopes is also presented, from threshold up  to 20MeV, using the present data along with existing data in literature

scholarly journals Microscopie Calculations of Nuclear Level Densities and Astrophysical Applications

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. Demetriou ◽  
S. Goriely
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sections ◽  
Level Density ◽  
Reaction Cross ◽  
Neutron Resonance ◽  
Thermodynamic Quantities ◽  
Microscopic Approach ◽  
Level Densities ◽  
Hartree Fock ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Reaction Cross Sections

A new level density formula based on a microscopic calculation of the thermodynamic quantities using the deformed Hartree-Fock-BCS method is proposed. In the microscopic approach shell, pairing and deformation effects on the thermodynamic quantities are treated consistently. The final level density formula is shown to be in close agreement with experimental neutron resonance spacings and low energy states. The impact of the newly-determined level densities on nuclear reaction cross sections and rates of relevance in astrophysics applications is presented.

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