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Symmetric-to-asymmetric mass ratios for proton-induced fission of /sup 232/Th and /sup 238/U

Journal Article · · Phys. Rev., C; (United States)
Fragment-energy and specific-luminescence spectra from the fission of /sup 232/Th and /sup 238/U were measured by a two-dimensional display of coincident signals from a solid state detector and a thin-film organic scintillator detector. Symmetric-to-asymmetric fission ratios and peak-to-valley ratios were determined as a function of bombarding energy. Discontinuities in the ratio curves, observed in some previous experiments but not in others, were mapped out in detail. The major discontinuities were found to occur near fission thresholds.
Research Organization:
The Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida 32306
OSTI ID:
5922936
Journal Information:
Phys. Rev., C; (United States), Journal Name: Phys. Rev., C; (United States) Vol. 20:3; ISSN PRVCA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English