Neutron-transfer reactions with exotic neutron-rich beams: Surrogates for neutron-capture reactions

J. A. Cizewski, Rutgers University–New Brunswick
K. L. Jones, Rutgers University–New Brunswick
S. D. Pain, Rutgers University–New Brunswick
J. S. Thomas, Rutgers University–New Brunswick
D. W. Bardayan, ORNL Physics Division
J. C. Blackmon, ORNL Physics Division
M. S. Smith, ORNL Physics Division
R. L. Kozub, Tennessee Technological University
M. S. Johnson, Oak Ridge Associated Universities

Abstract

A new program to measure (d,p) reactions on rare isotopes of fission fragments has been established at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. Initial measurements on N=50 isotones and prospects for Z=50 experiments are reported. © 2006 American Institute of Physics.