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Preparing an Isotopically Pure 229Th Ion Beam for Studies of 229mTh
Published on: May 3, 2019
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Systematic study of cross section for α-induced reaction on natCd up to 70 MeV using TALYS (version 1.96) code
1Department of Physics, ICFAI University Tripura, Kamalghat, Tripura 799210, India.
Summary
This study calculated radioisotope production cross sections using the TALYS code. Results were validated against experimental data, improving nuclear data for applications.
Area of Science:
- Nuclear physics
- Radiochemistry
Background:
- Accurate production cross-section data is crucial for radioisotope applications.
- Statistical model calculations provide theoretical estimates for nuclear reactions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically calculate production cross sections for medically and technologically important radioisotopes.
- To validate theoretical models and improve nuclear data libraries.
Main Methods:
- Utilized the TALYS code (version 1.96) for statistical model calculations.
- Investigated alpha-induced reactions on a natural cadmium target up to 70 MeV.
- Analyzed the influence of nuclear level density, optical model potentials, and pre-equilibrium models.
Main Results:
- Calculated production cross sections for indium, tin, and cadmium isotopes.
- Compared theoretical results with experimental data and TENDL-2023 library evaluations.
- Identified consistent results using mean weighted deviation analysis.
Conclusions:
- The study validates nuclear reaction models and codes.
- Findings contribute to improved evaluated nuclear data compilations.
- Essential for fundamental nuclear science and applications.
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