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RESEARCH PRODUCT
Production of neutron-rich nuclei in fission induced by neutrons generated by the p + 13C reaction at 55 MeV
Peter DendoovenJussi HuikariG. LhersonneauAlberto AndrighettoKari PerajarviHeikki PenttiläL. StroeY. WangL.b. Tecchiosubject
PhysicsNuclear and High Energy PhysicsCold fissionNeutron emissionAstrophysics::High Energy Astrophysical PhenomenaNuclear TheoryFission product yieldNeutron radiationFast fissionNeutron temperatureNuclear physicsUranium-238Nuclear ExperimentDelayed neutrondescription
Cross-sections for the production of neutron-rich nuclei obtained by neutron-induced fission of natural uranium have been measured. The neutrons were generated by bombarding a 13C target with 55 MeV protons. The results, position of the maximum in the (Z, A)-plane, width and magnitude, are very comparable with those where the neutrons are generated by bombardment of natural 12C graphite with 50 MeV deuterons. Depending on the geometry of the converter/target assembly the isotope yields, however, are a factor of 2-3 lower due to less efficient production of neutrons per primary projectile, especially at small forward angles.
| year | journal | country | edition | language |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-05-01 | The European Physical Journal A |