Exploring fusion at extreme sub-barrier energies with weakly bound nuclei.
Results of measurement of residues formed in fusion of (6)Li with (198)Pt in the energy range of 0.68 < E/V(b) < 1.3 using a new sensitive off-beam technique are reported. The fusion excitation function and the derived average angular momenta do not indicate a change of slope at deep sub-barrier energies, contrary to recent observations. The present results for a system with weakly bound projectile confront the current understanding of the fusion hindrance at these low energies, underlying the role of internal reorganization on the dynamical path towards fusion.
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Nuclear Physics Division, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai 400085, India. aradhana@barc.gov.in
Navin
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Lemasson
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Ramachandran
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Nanal
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Rejmund
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Hagino
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Ichikawa
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Bhattacharyya
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Chatterjee
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Kailas
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Mahata
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Parkar
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Pillay
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