Production of neutron-rich nuclei in fission induced by neutrons generated by the p + 13C reaction at 55 MeV

  • L. Stroe*
  • , G. Lhersonneau
  • , A. Andrighetto
  • , P. Dendooven
  • , J. Huikari
  • , H. Penttiiä
  • , K. Peräjärvi
  • , L. Tecchio
  • , Y. Wang
  • *Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

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.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)57-63
Number of pages7
JournalEuropean Physical Journal A
Volume17
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - May-2003

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