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Parameterized cross sections for Coulomb dissociation in heavy-ion collisions.
J W Norbury1, F A Cucinotta, L W Townsend
1Physics Department, University of Idaho, Moscow 83843, USA.
Nuclear Instruments & Methods in Physics Research. Section B, Beam Interactions with Materials and Atoms
|January 1, 1988
Summary
Simple Coulomb dissociation models for heavy-ion transport calculations show satisfactory agreement with experimental data. These parameterizations offer a computationally efficient approach for nuclear physics research.
Area of Science:
- Nuclear Physics
- High-Energy Physics
Background:
- Coulomb dissociation is a key process in heavy-ion collisions.
- Accurate cross-section calculations are crucial for nuclear transport models.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and present simple parameterizations for Coulomb dissociation cross sections.
- To evaluate the effectiveness of these parameterizations in heavy-ion transport simulations.
Main Methods:
- Development of simplified theoretical models for Coulomb dissociation.
- Comparison of model predictions with existing experimental dissociation data.
Main Results:
- The proposed parameterizations provide a computationally efficient method.
- Calculated cross sections demonstrate satisfactory agreement with experimental results.
Conclusions:
- The simple parameterizations are suitable for heavy-ion transport calculations.
- These models offer a practical approach for studying nuclear reactions.