Optical model potential parameter optimization for nucleon-induced reactions on 40Ca: Implications on γ-ray production cross sections for residual Argon nuclei
We have optimized the optical model potential (OMP) parameters for nucleon (protons and neutrons) induced reaction on 40Ca using the OPTMAN code available on the RIPL-3 data library. The potentials, geometrical and nuclear deformation parameters were extracted via fitting angular distribution data f...
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| author | Yahia Cherif W. Damache S. Ouichaoui S. Kiener J. Lawrie E. A. Lawrie J. J. Tatischeff V. Belhout A. Moussa D. Papka P. Benhabiles-Mezhoud H. Bucher T. D. Chafa A. Conradie L. J. Debabi M. Deloncle I. Easton J. L. Hamadache C. Hammache F. Jones P. Kheswa V. B. Khumalo N. A. Kunyana A. Lamula T. Majola S. N. T. Ndayishimye J. Negi D. Noncolela S. P. de Séréville N. Sharpey-Schafer J. F. Shirinda O. Wiedeking M. Wyngaardt S. |
| author_facet | Yahia Cherif W. Damache S. Ouichaoui S. Kiener J. Lawrie E. A. Lawrie J. J. Tatischeff V. Belhout A. Moussa D. Papka P. Benhabiles-Mezhoud H. Bucher T. D. Chafa A. Conradie L. J. Debabi M. Deloncle I. Easton J. L. Hamadache C. Hammache F. Jones P. Kheswa V. B. Khumalo N. A. Kunyana A. Lamula T. Majola S. N. T. Ndayishimye J. Negi D. Noncolela S. P. de Séréville N. Sharpey-Schafer J. F. Shirinda O. Wiedeking M. Wyngaardt S. |
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| description | We have optimized the optical model potential (OMP) parameters for nucleon (protons and neutrons) induced reaction on 40Ca using the OPTMAN code available on the RIPL-3 data library. The potentials, geometrical and nuclear deformation parameters were extracted via fitting angular distribution data for proton/neutron elastic and inelastic scattering (Ep,n = 0 – 200 MeV) taken from the EXFOR data library. Our results demonstrate improvement in the prediction of the angular distribution cross sections compared to the Koning-Delaroche OMP. We have, then, calculated the γ-ray production cross sections of the most intense transitions emitted by 38Ar (Eγ = 2167.47 keV) and 36Ar (Eγ = 1970.38 keV) residual nuclei produced in 40Ca(p,xγ)(38,36)Ar, using both our OMP parameters and TALYS build-in OMP parameters. The results of the calculations were compared with preliminary cross section data extracted in the analysis of 40Ca(p,xγ2168 keV)38Ar, and 40Ca(p,xγ1970 keV)36Ar for incident proton energies ranging from 30 – 125 MeV. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-588e0b5cdda14347b2ec156446dcc1de2025-08-20T03:05:44ZengEDP SciencesEPJ Web of Conferences2100-014X2025-01-013220500410.1051/epjconf/202532205004epjconf_cnr2024_05004Optical model potential parameter optimization for nucleon-induced reactions on 40Ca: Implications on γ-ray production cross sections for residual Argon nucleiYahia Cherif W.0Damache S.1Ouichaoui S.2Kiener J.3Lawrie E. A.4Lawrie J. J.5Tatischeff V.6Belhout A.7Moussa D.8Papka P.9Benhabiles-Mezhoud H.10Bucher T. D.11Chafa A.12Conradie L. J.13Debabi M.14Deloncle I.15Easton J. L.16Hamadache C.17Hammache F.18Jones P.19Kheswa V. B.20Khumalo N. A.21Kunyana A.22Lamula T.23Majola S. N. T.24Ndayishimye J.25Negi D.26Noncolela S. P.27de Séréville N.28Sharpey-Schafer J. F.29Shirinda O.30Wiedeking M.31Wyngaardt S.32CRNA, 02 Boulevard Frantz FanonCRNA, 02 Boulevard Frantz FanonUniversity of Sciences and Technology Houari Boumediene (USTHB), Laboratory of Nuclear Sciences and Radiation-Matter Interactions (SNIRM-DGRSDT), Faculty of PhysicsCentre de Sciences Nucléaires et de Sciences de la Matière (CSNSM), CNRS-IN2P3 et Université de Paris-SudiThemba LABS, National Research FoundationiThemba LABS, National Research FoundationCentre de Sciences Nucléaires et de Sciences de la Matière (CSNSM), CNRS-IN2P3 et Université de Paris-SudUniversity of Sciences and Technology Houari Boumediene (USTHB), Laboratory of Nuclear Sciences and Radiation-Matter Interactions (SNIRM-DGRSDT), Faculty of PhysicsUniversity of Sciences and Technology Houari Boumediene (USTHB), Laboratory of Nuclear Sciences and Radiation-Matter Interactions (SNIRM-DGRSDT), Faculty of PhysicsDepartment of Physics, Stellenbosch UniversityUniversité M’Hamed Bougara, Institut de Génie Electrique et ElectroniqueiThemba LABS, National Research FoundationUniversity of Sciences and Technology Houari Boumediene (USTHB), Laboratory of Nuclear Sciences and Radiation-Matter Interactions (SNIRM-DGRSDT), Faculty of PhysicsiThemba LABS, National Research FoundationUniversity of Sciences and Technology Houari Boumediene (USTHB), Laboratory of Nuclear Sciences and Radiation-Matter Interactions (SNIRM-DGRSDT), Faculty of PhysicsCentre de Sciences Nucléaires et de Sciences de la Matière (CSNSM), CNRS-IN2P3 et Université de Paris-SudDepartment of Physics, University of the Western CapeCentre de Sciences Nucléaires et de Sciences de la Matière (CSNSM), CNRS-IN2P3 et Université de Paris-SudInstitut de Physique Nucléaire (IPN), CNRS-IN2P3 et Université Paris-SudiThemba LABS, National Research FoundationDepartment of Physics, Stellenbosch UniversityDepartment of Physics, University of the Western CapeDepartment of Physics and Engineering University of Zululand Private Bag X1001Department of Physics, University of the Western CapeDepartment of Physics, University of Cape TownDepartment of Physics, Stellenbosch UniversityiThemba LABS, National Research FoundationDepartment of Physics, University of the Western CapeInstitut de Physique Nucléaire (IPN), CNRS-IN2P3 et Université Paris-SudDepartment of Physics, University of the Western CapeDepartment of Physics, Stellenbosch UniversityiThemba LABS, National Research FoundationDepartment of Physics, Stellenbosch UniversityWe have optimized the optical model potential (OMP) parameters for nucleon (protons and neutrons) induced reaction on 40Ca using the OPTMAN code available on the RIPL-3 data library. The potentials, geometrical and nuclear deformation parameters were extracted via fitting angular distribution data for proton/neutron elastic and inelastic scattering (Ep,n = 0 – 200 MeV) taken from the EXFOR data library. Our results demonstrate improvement in the prediction of the angular distribution cross sections compared to the Koning-Delaroche OMP. We have, then, calculated the γ-ray production cross sections of the most intense transitions emitted by 38Ar (Eγ = 2167.47 keV) and 36Ar (Eγ = 1970.38 keV) residual nuclei produced in 40Ca(p,xγ)(38,36)Ar, using both our OMP parameters and TALYS build-in OMP parameters. The results of the calculations were compared with preliminary cross section data extracted in the analysis of 40Ca(p,xγ2168 keV)38Ar, and 40Ca(p,xγ1970 keV)36Ar for incident proton energies ranging from 30 – 125 MeV.https://www.epj-conferences.org/articles/epjconf/pdf/2025/07/epjconf_cnr2024_05004.pdf |
| spellingShingle | Yahia Cherif W. Damache S. Ouichaoui S. Kiener J. Lawrie E. A. Lawrie J. J. Tatischeff V. Belhout A. Moussa D. Papka P. Benhabiles-Mezhoud H. Bucher T. D. Chafa A. Conradie L. J. Debabi M. Deloncle I. Easton J. L. Hamadache C. Hammache F. Jones P. Kheswa V. B. Khumalo N. A. Kunyana A. Lamula T. Majola S. N. T. Ndayishimye J. Negi D. Noncolela S. P. de Séréville N. Sharpey-Schafer J. F. Shirinda O. Wiedeking M. Wyngaardt S. Optical model potential parameter optimization for nucleon-induced reactions on 40Ca: Implications on γ-ray production cross sections for residual Argon nuclei EPJ Web of Conferences |
| title | Optical model potential parameter optimization for nucleon-induced reactions on 40Ca: Implications on γ-ray production cross sections for residual Argon nuclei |
| title_full | Optical model potential parameter optimization for nucleon-induced reactions on 40Ca: Implications on γ-ray production cross sections for residual Argon nuclei |
| title_fullStr | Optical model potential parameter optimization for nucleon-induced reactions on 40Ca: Implications on γ-ray production cross sections for residual Argon nuclei |
| title_full_unstemmed | Optical model potential parameter optimization for nucleon-induced reactions on 40Ca: Implications on γ-ray production cross sections for residual Argon nuclei |
| title_short | Optical model potential parameter optimization for nucleon-induced reactions on 40Ca: Implications on γ-ray production cross sections for residual Argon nuclei |
| title_sort | optical model potential parameter optimization for nucleon induced reactions on 40ca implications on γ ray production cross sections for residual argon nuclei |
| url | https://www.epj-conferences.org/articles/epjconf/pdf/2025/07/epjconf_cnr2024_05004.pdf |
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