Angular Yield of Neutrons from the T(d, n)He4 Reaction for 6- to 11.5-Mev Deuterons

Murrey D. Goldberg and James M. Le Blanc
Phys. Rev. 122, 164 – Published 1 April 1961
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Abstract

The angular yield of monoenergetic neutrons from the T(d, n)He4 reaction has been measured with 6.2-, 7.9-, 9.1-, 10.2-, and 11.4-Mev deuterons. The neutrons were detected with a proton recoil telescope which provided discrimination against neutrons from the T(d, np)T breakup reaction. The yield curves are all peaked forward, with a second maximum at about 65° which becomes more pronounced with increasing energy, and a back-angle rise. A quasi-absolute determination of the 0° cross section for this reaction is described. The measured yield curves are compared to those for the companion He3(d, p)He4 reaction and a strong similarity in shape and magnitude is noted. A simple stripping model is inadequate to describe these data. A distorted-wave calculation is required.

  • Received 21 November 1960

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRev.122.164

©1961 American Physical Society

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Murrey D. Goldberg and James M. Le Blanc

  • Lawrence Radiation Laboratory, University of California, Livermore, California

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Vol. 122, Iss. 1 — April 1961

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