Inelastic proton scattering of 21Na in inverse kinematics
Lead Research Organisation:
University of York
Department Name: Physics
Abstract
Stellar explosions such as novae and X-ray bursts are powered by the astrophysical rp-process where protons are rapidly fused to produce heavier elements. The breakout into this rp-process is governed by a few key nuclear reactions whose rates are presently uncertain. The aim of this experiment is to improve our understanding of one of these key reactions: 18Ne(a,p)21Na. This will be achieved by carrying out the reaction in reverse using a radioactive 21Na beam from the ISAC-II facility in TRIUMF.
Organisations
People |
ORCID iD |
| David Jenkins (Principal Investigator) |
| Description | An experiment was carried out on 21Na(p,p'g) reaction at the ISAC facility in TRIUMF. This led to a PhD thesis by Adam Tuff. A paper is in preparation. |
| Exploitation Route | It will encourage other work in nuclear astrophysics and be of interest to astrophysicists. |
| Sectors | Education |