Abstract
We propose a handy formula for calculating the formation cross sections for optimal bombarding energies for transactinides (superheavy elements). By means of the proposed formula the cross sections for asymmetric and symmetric cold fusion reactions (one-neutron-out reactions) are calculated. The fusion barrier and its position are calculated by using the folding heavy-ion potential that for spherical reaction partners has the form of a seventh-order polynomial of the radial coordinate with built-in dependence on the thickness of the nuclear surface, as well as on the separation energy of the least bound nucleon. Possibilities of further experimental exploitation of cold fusion in producing the superheavy nuclei are briefly discussed.
- Received 29 May 2007
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevC.78.024601
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