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Accurate universal parameterization of absorption cross sections III--light systems.

R K Tripathi1, F A Cucinotta, J W Wilson

  • 1NASA Langley Research Center, Hampton, VA 23681, USA. rkt@hesb1@larc.nasa.gov

Nuclear Instruments & Methods in Physics Research. Section B, Beam Interactions with Materials and Atoms
|September 7, 2001
PubMed
Summary

This study extends nuclear absorption cross sections models for light systems, achieving excellent agreement with experimental data. The enhanced model offers reliable predictions for various nuclear interactions.

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Area of Science:

  • Nuclear Physics
  • High-Energy Physics

Background:

  • Accurate nuclear absorption cross sections are crucial for modeling particle transport in various media.
  • Existing models may have limitations for light nuclear systems.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To extend a prior nuclear absorption cross sections model to include light systems (A ≤ 4).
  • To validate the extended model against experimental data for light, medium, and heavy systems.

Main Methods:

  • Extension of an existing nuclear absorption cross sections model.
  • Application to systems involving light particles (projectile/target) and medium/heavy nuclei.

Main Results:

  • Excellent agreement between the extended model predictions and experimental data for light systems.
Keywords:
NASA Discipline Radiation Health

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  • The combined model provides a comprehensive description of absorption cross sections across different system sizes.

    • Conclusions:

    • The extended model reliably predicts nuclear absorption cross sections for light systems.
    • This comprehensive model is suitable for diverse applications requiring accurate cross section data.