On the critical distance in fusion reactions

1975
12 pages
Published in:
  • Nucl.Phys.A 237 (1975) 429-440
  • Published: 1975

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Abstract: (Elsevier)
A new expression for the fusion cross section is derived that reconciles results obtained on critical fusion distances by different experimental groups. It is shown that low-energy data are sensitive to the interaction barrier whereas high-energy fusion data sample the interaction potential at much smaller distances. Extensive comparisons of this model with experimental data are given. The need for data over a large energy range is stressed.