Published June 20, 1994 | Version v1
Journal article

Observation of substantial p-wave capture strength in the 7Li(rvec p,γ)8Be reaction for Ep=80--0 keV and implications for astrophysical S factors

  • 1. Duke University and Triangle Universities Nuclear Laboratory, Box 90308, Durham, North Carolina 27708-0308 (United States)
  • 2. North Carolina State University and Triangle Universities Nuclear Laboratory, Raleigh, North Carolina 27695-8202 (United States)
  • 3. West Georgia College, Carrollton, Georgia 30118 (United States)

Description

The 7Li(rvec p,γ)8Be reaction has been studied using polarized protons having an incident energy in the range Ep(lab)=80--0 keV. The measured angular distributions of the cross section σ(θ)/A0 and analyzing power Ay(θ) were interpreted using a model independent transition-matrix element analysis. The large (∼40%) analyzing power at 90 degree indicates the presence of an appreciable p-wave capture strength at these energies. The direct capture model is used to show that this could reduce the astrophysical S factor by as much as 40%

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Publishing Information

Journal Title
Physical Review Letters
Journal Volume
72
Journal Issue
25
Journal Page Range
p. 3949-3952.
ISSN
0031-9007
CODEN
PRLTAO