Estimation of the Annual Absorbed Dose of Protons Produced from 12C (Alpha, P) 15N Reaction
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1. This study focuses on the theoretical and computational determination of the activity of N-15 produced through the 12C(α, p)15N nuclear reaction. The investigation involves the use of alpha particles (α) bombarding carbon-12 nuclei, resulting in the formation of nitrogen-15 (15N) through proton (p) emission.
2. The calculation methodology encompasses quantum mechanical models and nuclear reaction theory to predict the cross-sections governing the 12C(α, p)N15 reaction at various incident alpha particle energies. Utilizing these cross-sections, the reaction rates are computed, and subsequently, the activity of the produced N-15 is estimated.
3. The impact of reaction parameters such as energy, angular momentum, and nuclear structure on the reaction dynamics is explored. In this research, SRIM and MATLAB programs were used to calculate the Cross section for alpha and carbon-12 interaction, simulate the account yield of 15N, and predict the distribution of N-15 activity.
The results of this study provide valuable insights into the fundamental processes governing the 12C(α, p)15N reaction, aiding in the understanding of nucleosynthesis pathways in astrophysical environments and contributing to the development of nuclear models. The calculated N-15 activity serves as a crucial parameter for applications in fields such as nuclear astrophysics, nuclear medicine, and isotope production for various scientific and industrial purposes.
2. The calculation methodology encompasses quantum mechanical models and nuclear reaction theory to predict the cross-sections governing the 12C(α, p)N15 reaction at various incident alpha particle energies. Utilizing these cross-sections, the reaction rates are computed, and subsequently, the activity of the produced N-15 is estimated.
3. The impact of reaction parameters such as energy, angular momentum, and nuclear structure on the reaction dynamics is explored. In this research, SRIM and MATLAB programs were used to calculate the Cross section for alpha and carbon-12 interaction, simulate the account yield of 15N, and predict the distribution of N-15 activity.
The results of this study provide valuable insights into the fundamental processes governing the 12C(α, p)15N reaction, aiding in the understanding of nucleosynthesis pathways in astrophysical environments and contributing to the development of nuclear models. The calculated N-15 activity serves as a crucial parameter for applications in fields such as nuclear astrophysics, nuclear medicine, and isotope production for various scientific and industrial purposes.
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