First determination of beta-delayed multiple neutron emission beyond A=100 through direct neutron measurement: The P-2n value of Sb-136
PHYSICAL REVIEW C, vol.98, no.3, 2018 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 98 Issue: 3
- Publication Date: 2018
- Doi Number: 10.1103/physrevc.98.034310
- Journal Name: PHYSICAL REVIEW C
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
Background: beta-delayed multiple neutron emission has been observed for some nuclei with A <= 100 being the Rb-100 the heaviest beta 2n emitter measured to date. So far only 25 P-2n values have been determined for the approximate to 300 nuclei that may decay in this way. Accordingly it is of interest to measure P-2n values for the other possible multiple neutron emitters throughout the chart of the nuclides. It is of particular interest to make such a measurement for nuclei with A > 100 to test the predictions of theoretical models and simulation tools for the decays of heavy nuclei in the region of very neutron-rich nuclei. In addition the decay properties of these nuclei are fundamental for the understanding of astrophysical nucleosynthesis processes such as the r-process and safety inputs for nuclear reactors.