Nuclear yield determinations using isotope-separator-on-line arrangements

The delay between the formation of a nuclear reaction product and its collection in front of measuring equipment in ISOL arrangements using integrated target-ion source systems has been analyzed. It is shown that a typical delay function takes the form const x (1-esup(-γt))esup(-μt) with γ >> μ. The results can be used for decay corrections in nuclear yield determinations. (Auth.)