T. Kuboki

Identification of New Isotopes 125 Pd and 126 Pd produced by In-flight Fission of 345 MeV/nucleon 238 U: First Results from the RIKEN RI Beam Factory

A search for new isotopes using in-flight fission of a 345 MeV/nucleon 238 U beam has been carried out in the commissioning experiment of the next-generation in-flight radioactive isotope beam separator BigRIPS at the RI Beam Factory at the RIKEN Nishina Center. Two neutron-rich palladium isotopes 125 Pd and 126 Pd were observed for the first time, which demonstrates the great potential of the RIKEN RI beam factory.

MEASUREMENTS OF INTERACTION CROSS SECTIONS TOWARDS NEUTRON-RICH Ne ISOTOPES AT RIBF

Interaction cross sections (σI) for Ne isotopes from the stability line to the vicinity of neutron-drip line have been measured using the RIBF facility at RIKEN. Measurements have been performed for 20–32Ne on C target at energies around 240 MeV/nucleon. A large enhancement of σI beyond the systematics of stable nuclei have been observed for neutron-rich Ne isotopes. The possible halo structures with lower orbital angular momentum for 29,31Ne are discussed by the preliminary analysis.

Measurements of α-decay half-lives at GSI

One of the major problems in nuclear astrophysics concerns the estimation of electron screening effects on nuclear reaction rates. We have proposed investigating the electron screening effects of nuclear systems which decay via α-particles, using fragmented beams at relativistic energies produced at the present GSI FRS-ESR facility. By looking at the modification of the half-lives and Qα-value of highly charged emitters, we expect to estimate the electron screening energies.

Electron Screening Effects on a-decay

An open problem in Nuclear Astrophysics concerns the understanding of electron‐screening effects on nuclear reaction rates at stellar energies. In this framework, we have proposed to investigate the influence of the electron cloud on α‐decay by measuring Q‐values and α‐decay half‐lives of fully stripped, H‐like and He‐like ions. These kinds of measurements have been feasible just recently for highly‐charged radioactive nuclides by fragmentation of 238U at relativistic energies at the FRS‐ESR facility at GSI. In this way it is possible to produce, efficiently separate and store highly‐charged α‐emitters. Candidates for the proposed investigation were carefully selected and will be studied by using the Schottky Mass Spectroscopy technique. In order to establish a solid reference data set, lifetimes and Qα‐value measurements of the corresponding neutrals have been performed directly at the FRS, by implanting the separated ions into an active Silicon stopper.

EXPERIMENTAL INVESTIGATION OF THE STELLAR REACTION 30S(p,γ)31Cl VIA COULOMB DISSOCIATION

The Coulomb dissociation of the proton-rich nuclei 31Cl was studied experimentally using 31Cl beams at 58 MeV/nucleon with a lead target. The relative energy between the reaction products, 30S and proton, was obtained. The first excited state in 31Cl was observed which is relevant to the resonant capture of stellar 30S(p,γ)31Cl reaction.

EXPERIMENTAL INVESTIGATION OF THE STELLAR REACTION (30)S(p, gamma)(31) Cl VIA COULOMB DISSOCIATION

Coulomb dissociation of the proton-rich nucleus 31Cl was studied experimentally using a 31Cl beam at 58 MeV/nucleon with a lead target. The relative energy spectrum of 30S+p system was obtained from the measured momentum vectors of the reaction products detected in coincidence by the invariant mass method. The first excited state in 31Cl was observed which is relevant to the resonant capture in the stellar 30S(p,γ)31Cl reaction. Discussion for another observed state is also given.

Measurement of interaction cross-sections for neutron-rich Na isotopes

The interaction cross-sections (σI) of neutron-rich Na isotopes, 23-35Na, on C target have been measured at 250A MeV using the RI beam factory (RIBF) at RIKEN. Mass dependence of σI for 27-35Na suggests monotonic growth of the skin thickness. The root-mean-square nuclear matter radii (rm) of 23-35Na were deduced from observed σI via a Glauber-type calculation. These rm are in a good agreement with the theoretical prediction by relativistic mean field model (RMF). rm of 33-35Na were determined for the first time.

Reaction cross section studies at NIRS and RIBF

Reaction cross sections for stable nuclei at intermediate energies have been measured precisely and systematically. The data have been found to be reproduced nicely by the optical‐limit approximation of Glauber theory modified to include the nucleon multiple scattering effect and the Fermi‐motion effect. Applying this prescription, the nucleon density distribution of 17Ne has been studied. The surface structure of 8B and 11Be has been also studied using this prescription and hydrogen targets. Using the RIBF that has just started application to studies of exotic nuclei, neutron‐rich Ne isotopes around the Island of Inversion have been investigated through measurements of their interaction cross sections.

EXOTIC NUCLEAR STRUCTURES OF LIGHT UNSTABLE NUCLEI VIA REACTION CROSS SECTION MEASUREMENT

Reaction cross sections for 11Be and 8B on proton targets at 40A - 120A MeV have been measured by the transmission method. With these data, we can discuss the proton- and neutron- density distributions at the nuclear surface independently in principle using the Glauber theory. Our experimental results support that the constituent of halo in 11Be is neutron dominantly and that of 8B is proton dominantly.

Exploring the Southern Boundaries of the “Island of Inversion” at the RIBF

The nuclear structure of neutron rich Ne isotopes has been investigated at the recently commissioned Radioactive Ion Beam Factory (RIBF) at the RIKEN Nishina Center by means of inelastic scattering and knockout reactions. A cocktail beam of unstable nuclei around 32Ne was provided by the BigRIPS fragment separator and incident on a natural carbon target at energies [approximate]220 A MeV. Reaction products were identified with the Zero Degree Spectrometer and de-excitation gamma-rays detected by the DALI2 array. The reported results demonstrate the potential for in-beam gamma-ray experiments at the RIBF.