Level density model effects on the production cross-section calculations of some medical isotopes via (alpha, xn) reactions where x=1-3

ŞEKERCİ M., Ozdogan H., KAPLAN A.

MODERN PHYSICS LETTERS A, cilt.35, sa.24, 2020 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 35 Sayı: 24
  • Basım Tarihi: 2020
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1142/s0217732320502028
  • Dergi Adı: MODERN PHYSICS LETTERS A
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, Academic Search Premier, INSPEC, zbMATH
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Level density, production cross-section, medical isotopes, alpha induced reactions, EXFOR, PARTICLE-INDUCED REACTIONS, EXCITATION-FUNCTIONS, NUCLEAR-DATA, PREEQUILIBRIUM EMISSION, RADIOISOTOPE PRODUCTION, PRODUCTION ROUTES, RADIONUCLIDES, FUTURE, I-124, CYCLOTRON
  • Akdeniz Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Level density models have an undeniable importance for a better perception on the nature of nuclear reactions, which influences our life via various ways. Many novel and advanced medical application use radioisotopes, which are produced with nuclear reactions. By considering the connection between the level density models and the importance of theoretical calculations for the production routes of medically important isotopes, this study is performed to investigate the level density model effects on the production cross-section calculations of Zn-62, Ga-68, Kr-77, Pd-103, In-111, I-124 and At-211 radioisotopes via some alpha particle induced and neutron emitting reactions. For theoretical calculations; frequently used computation tools, such as TALYS and EMPIRE codes, are applied. Obtained theoretical results are then compared with the experimental data, taken from Experimental Nuclear Reaction Data (EXFOR) library. For a better interpretation of the results, a mean weighted deviation calculation for each investigated reaction is performed in addition to a visual comparison of the graphical representations of the outcomes.