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A study on (n, α) reaction cross sections using a new empirical systematic

  • Sema Kucuksucu (Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, University of Zagreb) ;
  • Mustafa Yigit (Department of Physics, Faculty of Arts and Science, Aksaray University)
  • Received : 2023.06.06
  • Accepted : 2023.07.15
  • Published : 2023.11.25
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Abstract

In this article, we report a new empirical formula for quick calculation of cross sections of (n, α) reactions with 14-15 MeV neutrons. Cross sections are analysed in terms of the compound nucleus model. A systematic trend for 14-15 MeV neutrons is found in the variation of (n, α) reaction cross sections with the parameters (N - Z + 1), (En + Q)0.5 and N/Z. The empirical relation between the cross sections and these parameters has been obtained, which give fairly good fits with the experimental data. We have also investigated the odd-even effects on (n, α) cross sections considering binding energy systematic of the shell model. The present formula is very useful in predicting of the (n, α) cross sections, where the measurements are not available as well as in testing new experimental data.

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Acknowledgement

This work is supported by the QuantiXLie Centre of Excellence, a project co-financed by the Croatian Government and European Union through the European Regional Development Fund, the Competitiveness and Cohesion Operational Programme (KK.01.1.1.01.0004). S.K. acknowledges support from the Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TUBITAK) through the International Doctoral Research Fellowship Programme 2214A, 2020/1, Grant No. 1059B142000254.

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