Possibilities at LAMPF for studying nuclei of astrophysical interest

Conference · Mon Dec 31 23:00:00 EST 1984

OSTI ID:5367908

Talbert, Jr, W L; Bunker, M E

Nuclear data needs in astrophysics range from neutron capture cross sections of a number of stable or near-stable nuclei to decay and neutron binding-energy data for highly neutron-rich nuclei. LAMPF has the potential to contribute significantly to these needs. The new Los Alamos Neutron Scattering Center (LANSCE, aka WNR/PSR) offers world-class capabilities for neutron capture studies up to an MeV or so. The study of nuclei far from stability could be extended into some regions of astrophysical interest using a proposed He-jet coupled mass separator system with a target/production chamber in the LAMPF beam stop area. Specific examples of possible studies at each facility are presented.

• Research Organization: Los Alamos National Lab., NM (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: W-7405-ENG-36
• OSTI ID: 5367908
• Report Number(s): LA-UR-85-3098; CONF-8509148-1; ON: DE85017526
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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653003* -- Nuclear Theory-- Nuclear Reactions & Scattering
73 NUCLEAR PHYSICS AND RADIATION PHYSICS
ACCELERATORS
ASTROPHYSICS
BARYON REACTIONS
CAPTURE
EXPERIMENT PLANNING
HADRON REACTIONS
LAMPF LINAC
LINEAR ACCELERATORS
MESON FACTORIES
NEUTRON REACTIONS
NUCLEAR PHYSICS
NUCLEAR REACTIONS
NUCLEON REACTIONS
PHYSICS
PLANNING
RESEARCH PROGRAMS