The nuclear breakup of halo nuclei through diffraction and stripping

Abstract

We calculate the different nuclear breakup cross sections (diffraction, stripping and absorption) within the Serber model for single-nucleon as well as two-neutron halos (so-called Borromean nuclei). In contrast to calculations up to now, we use realistic wave functions as well as a realistic model for the interaction with the target. We show results of our calculations for total as well as differential cross sections.