Energy and Angular Distribution of Protons from Deuteron Bombardment of Nickel

Abstract

The energy spectrum and angular distribution of protons resulting from 3.03-Mev deuteron bombardment of ${\mathrm{Ni}}^{58}$ and ${\mathrm{Ni}}^{60}$ have been studied by means of a nuclear emulsion technique. Three previously unreported energy levels in ${\mathrm{Ni}}^{59}$ have been found. The angular distribution of the protons indicates that the reaction is primarily due to compound nucleus formation.