The beta-Oslo method: experimentally constrained ($n,γ$) reaction rates relevant to the $r$-process [CL]

http://arxiv.org/abs/1908.09608


Unknown neutron-capture reaction rates remain a significant source of uncertainty in state-of-the-art $r$-process nucleosynthesis reaction network calculations. As the $r$-process involves highly neutron-rich nuclei for which direct ($n,\gamma$) cross-section measurements are virtually impossible, indirect methods are called for to constrain ($n,\gamma$) cross sections used as input for the $r$-process nuclear network. Here we discuss the newly developed beta-Oslo method, which is capable of providing experimental input for calculating ($n,\gamma$) rates of neutron-rich nuclei. The beta-Oslo method represents a first step towards constraining neutron-capture rates of importance to the $r$-process.

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A. Larsen, S. Liddick, A. Spyrou, et. al.
Tue, 27 Aug 19
69/85

Comments: 4 pages, 1 figure, conference proceedings Nuclei in the Cosmos XV 2018, Italy;