Abstract
In this contribution, we describe the method used to produce deuterated polyethylene (C2D4) targets. The modification of method based on polyethylene dissolution in hot xylene resulted with stable thin C2D4 targets.
Highlights
IntroductionIn experimental nuclear physics research transfer reactions (particle pickup or stripping) are a powerful tool to unravel single-particle structures in nuclear systems
In experimental nuclear physics research transfer reactions are a powerful tool to unravel single-particle structures in nuclear systems
With many new radioactive ion beam facilities already operational and other being currently under construction, inverse kinematic reactions are becoming increasingly important for nuclear physics experiments
Summary
In experimental nuclear physics research transfer reactions (particle pickup or stripping) are a powerful tool to unravel single-particle structures in nuclear systems. With many new radioactive ion beam facilities already operational and other being currently under construction, inverse kinematic reactions are becoming increasingly important for nuclear physics experiments. Experimental requirements often seek kinematic energy losses of the beam in the target foil to be minimized, while the targets have to be able to withstand radiation damage and melting due to the bombardment by incident heavy ions. Deuterated polyethylene targets are favourable because they are more resilient to radiation damage and have a higher melting point. Such targets were previously prepared at other laboratories, for example by dissolving polyethylene in warm xylene [1] or using a hot presser [2]. We report the production of C2D4 thin foils applying modified Arnison method [1]
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