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Thermal-neutron capture in light nuclei

Conference ·
OSTI ID:381700
 [1]; ;  [2]
  1. Oak Ridge National Lab., TN (United States)
  2. Los Alamos National Lab., NM (United States)
We have made considerable progress toward the goal of carrying out thermal-neutron capture {gamma}-ray measurements on all stable isotopes below A=60. Information processed till now has significantly augmented the existing knowledge on the detailed nuclear level structure of many light nuclides. Most of this knowledge comes from our {gamma}-ray energies, level placements, and branching ratios of secondary transitions between low-lying states. Spectroscopic information is also contained in the cross sections of the primary transitions originating from the capturing state. This is deduced from the success of ``direct`` theories of neutron capture for many nuclides, especially those of light and near closed-shell character. 23 refs, 1 tab, 3 figs.
Research Organization:
Oak Ridge National Lab., TN (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
AC05-96OR22464; W-7405-ENG-36
OSTI ID:
381700
Report Number(s):
CONF-961010--6; ON: DE96014557
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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