Measuring neutron-induced reactions on radioactive isotopes is a significant challenge, as both the projectile (neutron)
and the target nuclei are often unstable. Surrogate reactions offer a promising alternative for evaluating these nuclear
reaction rates. At the RIBF facility in RIKEN, radioactive isotope beams can be slowed down and focused using a novel device called OEDO.
We employ...
The rapid neutron capture process (r-process), which occurs in astrophysical environments with extremely high temperatures and neutron densities, is believed to be responsible for producing roughly half of the elements heavier than iron. During the freeze-out phase of the r-process when temperatures decline and the equilibrium between neutron capture and photodisintegration breaks, individual...
