Study of Nuclear Structure by Electromagnetic Excitation with Accelerated Ions

Study of Nuclear Structure by Electromagnetic Excitation with Accelerated Ions

October, 1956 | K. Alder, A. Bohr, T. Huus, B. Mottelson, and A. Winther
This paper presents a comprehensive study of nuclear structure through electromagnetic excitation using accelerated ions. The authors explore both classical and quantum-mechanical theories of electromagnetic excitations, focusing on electric and magnetic interactions. The classical theory describes the trajectory of the projectile in the Coulomb field of the nucleus, leading to the derivation of excitation cross sections. The quantum-mechanical treatment involves the calculation of matrix elements and the evaluation of radial integrals. The paper also discusses numerical results, including collision parameters, cross sections, and angular distributions of de-excitation gamma rays. It addresses higher-order excitation effects, such as interference and double excitations, and provides a detailed analysis of the experimental conditions and techniques used in Coulomb excitation experiments. The study highlights the importance of electromagnetic excitations in probing nuclear structure, particularly in understanding rotational and vibrational spectra. The authors also discuss the implications of the results for nuclear data and the interpretation of observed transitions. The paper concludes with a discussion of the theoretical and experimental aspects of Coulomb excitation, emphasizing its role in nuclear physics research.This paper presents a comprehensive study of nuclear structure through electromagnetic excitation using accelerated ions. The authors explore both classical and quantum-mechanical theories of electromagnetic excitations, focusing on electric and magnetic interactions. The classical theory describes the trajectory of the projectile in the Coulomb field of the nucleus, leading to the derivation of excitation cross sections. The quantum-mechanical treatment involves the calculation of matrix elements and the evaluation of radial integrals. The paper also discusses numerical results, including collision parameters, cross sections, and angular distributions of de-excitation gamma rays. It addresses higher-order excitation effects, such as interference and double excitations, and provides a detailed analysis of the experimental conditions and techniques used in Coulomb excitation experiments. The study highlights the importance of electromagnetic excitations in probing nuclear structure, particularly in understanding rotational and vibrational spectra. The authors also discuss the implications of the results for nuclear data and the interpretation of observed transitions. The paper concludes with a discussion of the theoretical and experimental aspects of Coulomb excitation, emphasizing its role in nuclear physics research.
Reach us at info@study.space