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Generalization of Kramer's formula: Fission over a multidimensional potential barrier

Journal Article · · Phys. Rev. C; (United States)
We generalize Kramers's rate expression for diffusion over a potential barrier to the case of a diffusion problem for n degrees of freedom. These can be thought of as the shape degrees of freedom of a fissioning nucleus. We present our formula for the fission width and discuss its dependence on the parameters: the mass tensor, the friction tensor, and the shape of the potential landscape.
Research Organization:
Max-Planck-Institut fuer Kernphysik, Heidelberg, Federal Republic of Germany
OSTI ID:
5399585
Journal Information:
Phys. Rev. C; (United States), Journal Name: Phys. Rev. C; (United States) Vol. 28:5; ISSN PRVCA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English