Total (p,n), (p,γ), (p,p’γ) and differential (p,p) cross-sections measurements for 61,64Ni

Abstract

Absolute total (p,n) and differential elastic (p,p) cross sections have been measured for 61,64Ni in the energy range of Ep=2 to 7 MeV. The (p,γ) and (p,p’γ) cross sections were measured from as low an energy as feasible to approximately one MeV above the (p,n) threshold. Standard optical potentials have been used with a Hauser‐Feshbach model to analyze the data. The adopted model values are used to deduce a total proton strength function which displays features of the 3s single particle resonance.