NUCL 102 |
| The nuclear shell model predicts that the next doubly magic shell-closure beyond 208Pb is at a proton number Z = 114, 120, or 126 and at a neutron number N = 184. The outstanding aim of experimental investigations is the exploration of this region of spherical SuperHeavy Elements (SHEs). Experimental methods are described, which allowed for the identification of elements produced on a cross-section level of about 1 pb. Reactions used at SHIP are based on targets of lead, bismuth and since recently also uranium. Decay data assigned to the isotope 283112, which was produced in the reaction 48Ca + 238U at the Flerov Laboratory in Dubna, were confirmed. Plans will be presented for the further development of the experimental set-up and the continuation of experiments using uranium targets. |
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Nuclear Structure and Reactions in the Era of Radioactive Beams
1:30 PM-4:50 PM, Tuesday, August 21, 2007 Boston Park Plaza -- Lexington Room, Oral
Division of Nuclear Chemistry & Technology |