90 Mev Neutron-proton Scattering at Large Proton Angles

90 Mev Neutron-proton Scattering at Large Proton Angles
Author: Ralph Wallace
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Total Pages: 24
Release: 1950
Genre: Neutron-proton interactions
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Neutron-proton scattering with 90 Mev neutrons has been investigated by others,1,2 using a proportional counter technique and also using a cloud chamber. They measured the scattering cross section for neutrons for center of mass angles from 36° to 180°. The present experiment was performed with nuclear emulsions in order to permit the detection of protons down to about 1.5 Mev, and to avoid systematic errors that might be present in the case of other methods of detection. The results agree with those of Hadley, et al., within probable error, and the cross section curve exhibits beyond 36° the same general trend as the curve measured by hadle, et al. The measurements confirm the fact that there is probably not complete symmetry of the n-p cross section curve about 90° in the center of the mass system.

Neutron-proton Scattering at 90 Mev

Neutron-proton Scattering at 90 Mev
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Total Pages: 24
Release: 1949
Genre: Neutrons
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An experimental measurement of the angular distribution of protons scattered by neutrons in the neutron beam of the 184-inch Berkeley cyclotron has been made with a Wilson cloud chamber with magnetic field. The results show that the scattering is not isotropic in the center of mass system and that it is not symmetric about 90 degrees. The peak of protons in the forward direction indicates that a certain amount of charge exchange is taking place between the neutron and proton.