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Statistical Theory of Compound-Nuclear Reactions

Journal Article · · AIP Conference Proceedings
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.2920742· OSTI ID:21143161
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  1. Max-Planck-Institut fuer Kernphysik, Heidelberg (Germany)
The Hauser-Feshbach formula for the average compound-nucleus cross section formalizes Bohr's hypothesis of the independence of formation and decay of the compound nucleus. The statistical theory of compound-nuclear reactions aims at establishing the domain and limits of applicability of that formula and of Ericson's model for statistical cross section fluctuations using random-matrix theory as a starting point. I discuss the present status of that program, including the treatment of direct reactions.
OSTI ID:
21143161
Journal Information:
AIP Conference Proceedings, Journal Name: AIP Conference Proceedings Journal Issue: 1 Vol. 1005; ISSN APCPCS; ISSN 0094-243X
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English