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Incomplete fusion in /sup 12/C + /sup 160/Gd collisions interpreted in terms of a generalized concept of critical angular momentum

Journal Article · · Phys. Rev. Lett.; (United States)
The energy dependence of incomplete-fusion reactions /sup 160/Gd(/sup 12/C,..cap alpha..) and /sup 160/Gd(/sup 12/C,2..cap alpha..) has been studied by means of ..cap alpha..-..gamma.. coincidences in the range of bombarding energies 7.5--16.7 MeV/A. Excitation functions are interpreted in terms of a generalized concept of critical angular momentum. An energy threshold (of about 15 MeV/A) is predicted at which projectile fragmentation processes set in rapidly at the cost of the decreasing cross section for binary massive-transfer reactions.
Research Organization:
Kernfysisch Versneller Institut, Groningen, The Netherlands
OSTI ID:
5986640
Journal Information:
Phys. Rev. Lett.; (United States), Journal Name: Phys. Rev. Lett.; (United States) Vol. 42:24; ISSN PRLTA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English