Design of a new recoil separator for measurements of radiative capture reactions in astrophysics
Document Type
Conference Proceeding
Publication Date
9-21-2010
Abstract
The rates of proton- and alpha-capture reactions on unstable proton-rich nuclei are needed to understand the energy generation and element synthesis occurring in novae, X-ray bursts, and other explosions. Direct measurements of the cross sections of some of these reactions are now possible with radioactive beams and a recoil separator. A new device for such measurements, the Separator for CApture Reactions [SECAR], is being designed for use at the Facility for Rare Isotope Beams (FRIB). The specifications and preliminary conceptual design will be discussed along with plans for the first set of measurements. © 2010 American Institute of Physics.
Publication Source (Journal or Book title)
AIP Conference Proceedings
First Page
445
Last Page
447
Recommended Citation
Berg, G., Blackmon, J., Couder, M., Greife, U., Montes, F., Rehm, K., Schatz, H., Smith, M., Wiescher, M., & Zeller, A. (2010). Design of a new recoil separator for measurements of radiative capture reactions in astrophysics. AIP Conference Proceedings, 1269, 445-447. https://doi.org/10.1063/1.3485196