Published November 26, 1981 | Version v1
Journal article

Fast neutron emission in (α,2n) reactions: A neutron skin effect

  • 1. Colorado Univ., Boulder (USA). Nuclear Physics Lab.

Description

The cross section for the emission of neutrons with Esub(n) > 8 MeV in (α,2n) reactions on heavy (A = 86-208) targets is found to depend strongly on the incident impact parameter and on the target neutron excess. Together these results suggest that the reaction mechanism is strongly influenced by the presence of a neutron skin around the target nucleus. (orig.)

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Journal Title
Phys. Lett., B
Journal Volume
106
Journal Issue
6
Series
Phys. Lett., B.
Journal Page Range
453-456
ISSN
0370-2693