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A simple interpretation of the existence of a l-window in complete fusion reactions between heavy ions is suggested. The dependence of the calculated impact parameters leading to fusion vs. Vrel/C exhibits strong analogies with the findings in the collision of two water droplets.
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Fonte, R., Insolia, A. Influence of the impact parameter on the heavy-ion fusion process. Lett. Nuovo Cimento 40, 519–522 (1984). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02749383
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