Design of a new recoil separator for measurements of radiative capture reactions in astrophysics

Document Type

Conference Proceeding

Publication Date

9-21-2010

Abstract

The rates of proton- and alpha-capture reactions on unstable proton-rich nuclei are needed to understand the energy generation and element synthesis occurring in novae, X-ray bursts, and other explosions. Direct measurements of the cross sections of some of these reactions are now possible with radioactive beams and a recoil separator. A new device for such measurements, the Separator for CApture Reactions [SECAR], is being designed for use at the Facility for Rare Isotope Beams (FRIB). The specifications and preliminary conceptual design will be discussed along with plans for the first set of measurements. © 2010 American Institute of Physics.

Publication Source (Journal or Book title)

AIP Conference Proceedings

First Page

445

Last Page

447

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