ISSN:
1434-601X
Keywords:
23.60
;
21.10H
;
21.10M
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Physics
Notes:
Abstract Theγ-radiation from the10B(n,γ) reaction is studied using an unpolarized target. More accurate values for energies of transitions in11B could be determined. No new levels have been found. TheQ value of this reaction: 11,454.1 (2)keV, is in agreement with earlier experiments. Also a new value for the cross section could be derived: 0.29 (4) barn, which is a factor 5 more accurate than earlier experiments. The10B(n, α)7 Li reaction, leading to the 478 keV state in7Li, is studied by means of polarized10B nuclei and polarized neutrons. The resulting anisotropy in the directional distribution of the7Li particles manifests itself in the Doppler broadening of the 478 keV line. Analysis of the line shape directly yields the conclusion, that the reaction proceeds for more than 96% through theJ=7/2 channel of11B in case of destructive channel interference of theJ=5/2 channel. Constructive channel interference is only possible if the reaction proceeds for more than 99.5% through theJ=7/2 channel. It appeared that the outcomingα and7Li particles are emitted predominantly in directions perpendicular to the nuclear orientation axis.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01294580
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