Abstract
We have measured the (n,pC cross section from 61 meV to 34.6 keV. Our data are in agreement with previous measurements made via the inverse reaction, but are approximately a factor of 2.5 larger than a recent direct measurement. As a result, our data support the astrophysical reaction rate used in most previous nucleosynthesis calculations over the recently recommended three-fold reduction in this rate. Astrophysical implications of our new measurements are discussed.
- Received 10 November 1988
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevC.39.1655
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