Published September 1979 | Version v1
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the 238U(γ,α) and 238U(n,αn') reactions - have they really been observed

Creators

  • 1. UKAEA Atomic Energy Research Establishment, Harwell. Nuclear Physics Div.

Description

Measurements of the 238U(γ, α) cross section do not confirm previous estimates of this cross section and establish an upper limit lower by a factor of 30. The possibility of a background contribution to the original experiment, through the reaction 238U(n, αn), is investigated and shown to be negligible. (author)

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Publishing Information

Journal Title
J. Phys., G (London). Nucl. Phys.
Journal Volume
5
Journal Issue
9
Series
J. Phys., G (London). Nucl. Phys.
Journal Page Range
1307-1312
ISSN
0305-4616

INIS

Country of Publication
United Kingdom
Country of Input or Organization
United Kingdom
INIS RN
10493431
Subject category
S73: NUCLEAR PHYSICS AND RADIATION PHYSICS;
Descriptors DEI
ALPHA PARTICLES; COMPARATIVE EVALUATIONS; CROSS SECTIONS; GAMMA SPECTRA; MEV RANGE 10-100; PHOTONUCLEAR REACTIONS; SENSITIVITY; URANIUM 238 TARGET
Descriptors DEC
CHARGED PARTICLES; ENERGY RANGE; HELIUM IONS; IONS; MEV RANGE; NUCLEAR REACTIONS; SPECTRA; TARGETS