A simple approximation of the fermi function in nuclear beta decay
Journal Article
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· Nucl. Sci. Eng.; (United States)
OSTI ID:5307377
An analytic approximation of the Fermi function F(Z,E) is proposed. The formula is applicable over a wide range of atomic numbers, Z, and of electron energies, E. It is sufficiently accurate and simple to use. An example shows how to employ the approximation in analysis of the complex beta decay schemes encountered among the short-lived fission fragments.
- Research Organization:
- California Institute of Technology, Norman Bridge Laboratory of Physics, 161-33 Pasadena, California 91125
- OSTI ID:
- 5307377
- Journal Information:
- Nucl. Sci. Eng.; (United States), Journal Name: Nucl. Sci. Eng.; (United States) Vol. 83:3; ISSN NSENA
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English