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Title: Linear momentum transfer in 292-MeV /sup 20/Ne-induced fission of /sup 165/Ho, /sup 18/1Ta, /sup 197/Au, /sup 209/Bi, and /sup 238/U

Journal Article · · Phys. Rev. C; (United States)

Angular correlations of fragments both in and out of the reaction plane from 292-MeV /sup 20/Ne-induced fission of /sup 165/Ho, /sup 181/Ta, /sup 197/Au, /sup 209/Bi, and /sup 238/U have been measured. The correlated data have been evaluated in terms of a full linear momentum transfer component and less than full linear momentum components. The method of evaluation has also been applied to other available data for /sup 16/O- and /sup 20/Ne-induced reactions. The maximum angular momentum l/sub FLMT/ associated with full linear momentum transfer for the systems analyzed agrees with the predictions of a classical dynamical model based on the proximity nuclear potential and one-body nuclear friction. Because of projectile breakup, the angular momentum distribution in the composite nucleus is markedly distorted from the (2l + 1) distribution expected for full linear momentum transfer.

Research Organization:
Univ. of Rochester, NY
DOE Contract Number:
AC02-76ER03496
OSTI ID:
7160802
Journal Information:
Phys. Rev. C; (United States), Vol. 32:1
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English