Skip to main content

Study of the Energy Levels of 196Au Using the (γ,n) Reaction

  • Chapter
Neutron Capture Gamma-Ray Spectroscopy
  • 30 Accesses

Abstract

Eleven new levels in 196Au were identified by studying the 197AU (γ,n) reaction using monoenergetic photons in conjuction with a high-resolution n-spectrometer. The photon source was obtained by n-capture in Fe, Ni and Cr. The Q-value of the reaction was determined to be 8066 ± 3 keV.

This is a preview of subscription content, log in via an institution to check access.

Access this chapter

eBook
USD 16.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Available as PDF
  • Read on any device
  • Instant download
  • Own it forever
Softcover Book
USD 109.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Compact, lightweight edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info

Tax calculation will be finalised at checkout

Purchases are for personal use only

Institutional subscriptions

References

  1. R. E. Welsh and D. J. Donahue, Phys. Rev. 121 (1961) 880.

    Article  ADS  Google Scholar 

  2. J. E. McFee et al., Phys. Lett. 55B (1975) 369.

    Google Scholar 

  3. R. Moreh, Y. Birenbaum and Z. Berant, Nuc. Inst. Meth. (in press)

    Google Scholar 

  4. R. Moreh, S. Shlomo and A. Wolf, Phys. Rev. C2 (1970) 1144.

    ADS  Google Scholar 

  5. Manufactured by Seforad-Applied Radiation Ltd., Emek Hayarden, Israel.

    Google Scholar 

  6. S. Shalev and J. Cuttler, Nucl. Sci. Eng. 51 (1973) 52.

    Google Scholar 

  7. J. A. Mirza et al., Z. Phys. A272 (1975) 175.

    ADS  Google Scholar 

  8. A. H. Wapstra et al., Nuc. Phys. A93 (1967) 527.

    Article  ADS  Google Scholar 

  9. A. H. Wapstra and K. Bos, Atomic Data 19 (1977) 215.

    Article  Google Scholar 

Download references

Author information

Authors and Affiliations

Authors

Editor information

Editors and Affiliations

Rights and permissions

Reprints and permissions

Copyright information

© 1979 Plenum Press, New York

About this chapter

Cite this chapter

Berant, Z., Birenbaum, Y., Moreh, R. (1979). Study of the Energy Levels of 196Au Using the (γ,n) Reaction. In: Chrien, R.E., Kane, W.R. (eds) Neutron Capture Gamma-Ray Spectroscopy. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4613-2940-4_41

Download citation

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4613-2940-4_41

  • Publisher Name: Springer, Boston, MA

  • Print ISBN: 978-1-4613-2942-8

  • Online ISBN: 978-1-4613-2940-4

  • eBook Packages: Springer Book Archive

Publish with us

Policies and ethics