SAIP2013

Reaction mechanisms studied using the iThemba LABS recoil detector

9 Jul 2013, 14:30

20m

Oral Presentation Track B - Nuclear, Particle and Radiation Physics NPRP

Speaker

Dr Sifiso Ntshangase (University of Zululand)

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Abstract content <br> &nbsp; (Max 300 words)

The iThemba LABS recoil detector has been used to study exotic asymmetric shapes in Po and U isotopes. In these studies other reaction products which were not expected to be observed according to PACE (Projected Angular Momentum Coupled Evaporation) calculation were strongly populated. These products are as a result of other reaction mechanisms other than complete fusion reaction. The presentation will discuss the unexpectedly observed nuclei and the proposed reaction mechanisms leading to their creation.