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We propose a new formula for the saddle-to-scission time that is more general that the one based on Kramers' approach. Its validity and applicability is then studied in detail. Such a formula is useful for the evaluation of the fission time of very heavy nuclei.
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Boilley, D., Marchix, A., Jurado, B. et al. A new formula for the saddle-to-scission time. Eur. Phys. J. A 33, 47–52 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1140/epja/i2007-10415-5
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