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Investigation of the Yield of the Nuclear Reaction B + p → 3α Near Resonant Energy Using CR-39 Track Detectors

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The yield of the nuclear reaction B + p → 3α near the resonant proton energy of 675 keV in the injector beam of the “Prometheus” proton accelerator is studied. The reaction products (alpha particles) are recorded using a CR-39 track detector. The alpha particle yield from the boron target is estimated as ~10–4 per proton.

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This study was supported by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of Russia within Agreement no. 075-15-2021-1347.

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    I. N. Zavestovskaya, A. S. Rusetskii, A. V. Oginov, V. V. Kocherov, K. V. Shpakov, A. E. Shemyakov & V. A. Ryabov

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Zavestovskaya, I.N., Rusetskii, A.S., Oginov, A.V. et al. Investigation of the Yield of the Nuclear Reaction B + p → 3α Near Resonant Energy Using CR-39 Track Detectors. Bull. Lebedev Phys. Inst. 50, 279–284 (2023). https://doi.org/10.3103/S1068335623070102

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