Formation and decay of a hot compound nucleus

Formation and decay of a hot compound nucleus

The compound nucleus plays an important role in nuclear reactions over a wide range of projectile-target combinations and energies. The limits that angular momentum places on its formation and existence are, for the most part, well understood. The limits on its excitation energy are not as clear. He...

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Published in:EPJ Web of conferences Vol. 69; p. 12
Main Authors: Carlson, B.V., Dalmolin, F.T., Dutra, M., Santos, T.J., Souza, S.R., Donangelo, R.
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: EDP Sciences 01-01-2014
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Summary:The compound nucleus plays an important role in nuclear reactions over a wide range of projectile-target combinations and energies. The limits that angular momentum places on its formation and existence are, for the most part, well understood. The limits on its excitation energy are not as clear. Here we first analyze general geometrical and thermodynamical features of a hot compound nucleus. We then discuss the manners by which it can decay and close by speculating on the high energy limit to its formation and existence.
ISSN:2100-014X
2100-014X
DOI:10.1051/epjconf/20136900012