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High energy proton production in medium energy nuclear reactions103 views
Author
Cordell, Kathryn Ryan, Physics, University of Virginia
Advisors
Thornton, Stephen, Physics, University of Virginia
Doering, R. R. , Physics, University of Virginia
Abstract
Proton-inclusive cross sections were measured for 600-MeV proton-induced and 720-MeV alpha-induced reactions on natural A1 and Ta targets for Θlab = 30-150° in 30° steps at the Space Radiation Effects Laboratory. A time-of-flight detector system in conjunction with a ΔE-detector was used to measure the energy of the reaction protons. A brief review is given of several models for reaction mechanisms which may be applicable at the energies considered. The data are compared with the results of some model calculations including p-cluster scattering, intranuclear cascade, blast wave, and firestreak models. There is indirect evidence that regions of high nuclear density are formed during the collision process.
Degree
PHD (Doctor of Philosophy)
Keywords
Protons; Nuclear reactions
Language
English
Rights
All rights reserved (no additional license for public reuse)
Cordell, Kathryn Ryan. High energy proton production in medium energy nuclear reactions. University of Virginia, Physics, PHD (Doctor of Philosophy), 1979-01-01, https://doi.org/10.18130/yzra-fb57.
