Nuclear fragmentation
Abstract
We consider the conditions under which nuclei will fragment into smaller pieces. We argue that fragmentation will occur when the nuclear matter has expanded adiabatically to the onset of hydrodynamic instability, ∂P/∂VS=0. We discuss the conditions of initial heating and/or compression which lead to fragmentation, and argue that the resulting fragmented matter will be composed mainly of alpha-particles and nucleons.
Supported in part by Grant PHY-8109019 from the US National Science Foundation.- Publication:
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Physics Letters B
- Pub Date:
- June 1983
- DOI:
- 10.1016/0370-2693(83)90004-7
- Bibcode:
- 1983PhLB..126....9B