Elsevier

Nuclear Physics A

Volume 465, Issue 1, 30 March 1987, Pages 150-172
Nuclear Physics A

Low-energy fusion cross sections of D + D and D + 3He reactions

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Abstract

The D(d, n)3He and D(d, p)T reactions have been investigated at Ec.m = 2.98 to 162.5 keV and the 3He(d, p)4He reaction at Ec.m. = 6.95 to 141.8 keV. The studies involved high-current accelerators with well-known beam characteristics and windowless gas target systems of the extended and quasi-point supersonic jet type. The measurement of absolute cross sections, angular distributions and excitation functions is reported. The data extend into the thermal energy region of future fusion reactors. The results for the D(d, n)3He and D(d, p)T reactions are in good agreement with previous work, while substantial differences are found for 3He(d, p)4He.

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