Abstract
The slow neutron capture process (s-process) is responsible for producing about half of the elemental abundances heavier than iron in the universe. Neutron capture cross sections on stable isotopes are a key nuclear physics input for s-process studies. The 72Ge(n, γ) cross section has an important influence on production of isotopes between Ge and Zr during s-process in massive stars and therefore experimental data are urgently required. 72Ge(n, γ) was measured at the neutron time-of-flight facility n-TOF (CERN) for the first time at stellar energies. The measurement was performed using an enriched 72GeO2 sample at a flight path of 185m with a set of liquid scintillation detectors (C6D6). The motivation, experiment and current status of the data analysis are reported.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 02005 |
Journal | EPJ Web of Conferences |
Volume | 184 |
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Publication status | Published - 29 Jun 2018 |
Event | 9th European Summer School on Experimental Nuclear Astrophysics, ENNAS 2017 - Santa Tecla, Catania, Italy Duration: 17 Sept 2017 → 24 Sept 2017 |