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Molecular resonances and strong absorption. [Mechanisms, partial waves, band crossing model]

Conference · · AIP (Am. Inst. Phys.) Conf. Proc.; (United States)
OSTI ID:5873517
A band crossing model is shown to be successful in the explanation and the prediction of resonance phenomena in heavy-ion scatterings, which is exemplified in the /sup 12/C + /sup 16/O system. Oscillations observed in fusion cross sections, for example in the /sup 12/C + /sup 12/C system, are shown not to be resonances or a reflection of resonances, but to be signals of strong absorption suffered by particular partial waves. Molecular resonances, possible existences of which are predicted by the band crossing model, are investigated whether they survive or are smeared out under strong absorption. The absorption is treated by smooth-cut-off model. The intermediate structure observed in the elastic excitation function of the /sup 12/C + /sup 12/C system is reproduced excellently well, and shown to be a direct reflection of existence of molecular resonances. 32 references.
Research Organization:
Kyoto Univ., Japan
OSTI ID:
5873517
Report Number(s):
CONF-780644-
Conference Information:
Journal Name: AIP (Am. Inst. Phys.) Conf. Proc.; (United States) Journal Volume: 47
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English