Systematic study of quasifission characteristics and timescales in heavy element formation reactions

D. J. Hinde, E. Williams, G. Mohanto, C. Simenel, M. Dasgupta, A. Wakhle, I. P. Carter, K. J. Cook, D. Y. Jeung, D. H. Luong, C. S. Palshetkar, E. Prasad, D. C. Rafferty, R. Du Rietz, E. C. Simpson

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    Abstract

    Superheavy elements can only be created in the laboratory by the fusion of two massive nuclei. Mass-Angle distributions give the most direct information on the characteristics and time scales of quasifission, the major competitor to fusion in these reactions. The systematics of 42 mass-Angle distributions provide information on the global characteristics of quasifission. Deviations from the systematics reveal the major role played by the nuclear structure of the two colliding nuclei in determining the reaction outcome, and in hindering or favouring heavy element production.

    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publication12th International Conference on Nucleus-Nucleus Collisions 2015, NN 2015
    EditorsS. Pirrone, F. Rizzo, V. Greco, M. La Cognata, Claudio Spitaleri
    PublisherEDP Sciences
    ISBN (Electronic)9788874381012
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 11 May 2016
    Event12th International Conference on Nucleus-Nucleus Collisions, NN 2015 - Catania, Italy
    Duration: 21 Jun 201526 Jun 2015

    Publication series

    NameEPJ Web of Conferences
    Volume117
    ISSN (Print)2101-6275
    ISSN (Electronic)2100-014X

    Conference

    Conference12th International Conference on Nucleus-Nucleus Collisions, NN 2015
    Country/TerritoryItaly
    CityCatania
    Period21/06/1526/06/15

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