Capture cross sections on unstable nuclei

A. P. Tonchev, J. E. Escher, N. Scielzo, P. Bedrossian, R. S. Ilieva, P. Humby, N. Cooper, P. M. Goddard, V. Werner, W. Tornow, G. Rusev, J. H. Kelley, N. Pietralla, M. Scheck, D. Savran, B. Löher, S. W. Yates, B. P. Crider, E. E. Peters, N. TsonevaS. Goriely

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Abstract

Accurate neutron-capture cross sections on unstable nuclei near the line of beta stability are crucial for understanding the s-process nucleosynthesis. However, neutron-capture cross sections for short-lived radionuclides are difficult to measure due to the fact that the measurements require both highly radioactive samples and intense neutron sources. Essential ingredients for describing the γ decays following neutron capture are the γ-ray strength function and level densities. We will compare different indirect approaches for obtaining the most relevant observables that can constrain Hauser-Feshbach statistical-model calculations of capture cross sections. Specifically, we will consider photon scattering using monoenergetic and 100% linearly polarized photon beams. Challenges that exist on the path to obtaining neutron-capture cross sections for reactions on isotopes near and far from stability will be discussed.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationND 2016
Subtitle of host publicationInternational Conference on Nuclear Data for Science and Technology
EditorsPeter Siegler, Wim Mondelaers, Arjan Plompen, Franz-Josef Hambsch, Peter Schillebeeckx, Stefan Kopecky, Jan Heyse, Stephan Oberstedt
ISBN (Electronic)9782759890200
DOIs
StatePublished - Sep 13 2017
Event2016 International Conference on Nuclear Data for Science and Technology, ND 2016 - Bruges, Belgium
Duration: Sep 11 2016Sep 16 2016

Publication series

NameEPJ Web of Conferences
Volume146
ISSN (Print)2101-6275
ISSN (Electronic)2100-014X

Conference

Conference2016 International Conference on Nuclear Data for Science and Technology, ND 2016
Country/TerritoryBelgium
CityBruges
Period9/11/169/16/16

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ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Physics and Astronomy

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