Hydrogen and deuterium measurements by elastic recoil detection using alpha particles
Abstract
This paper presents recoil cross sections for both H and D for alpha particle bombardment in the energy range of 1.6 to 3.4 MeV. For hydrogen and deuterium, a non-Rutherford cross-section was found. For deuterium, a resonance at 2.15 MeV with fwhm of 75 keV was obtained. Calculations were carried out to find the geometrical arrangement where the maximum information concerning the probing depth can be obtained in the energy range of 1-10 MeV. In contrast to the generally accepted 30° scattering angle, another configuration is suggested.
- Publication:
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Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research B
- Pub Date:
- April 1986
- DOI:
- 10.1016/0168-583X(86)90348-4
- Bibcode:
- 1986NIMPB..15..486P