Abstract
Angular correlations of fragments both in and out of the reaction plane from 292-MeV fission of , , , , and have been measured. The correlated data have been evaluated in terms of a full linear momentum transfer component and less than full linear momentum components. The method of evaluation has also been applied to other available data for and reactions. The maximum angular momentum associated with full linear momentum transfer for the systems analyzed agrees with the predictions of a classical dynamical model based on the proximity nuclear potential and one-body nuclear friction. Because of projectile breakup, the angular momentum distribution in the composite nucleus is markedly distorted from the (2l+1) distribution expected for full linear momentum transfer.
- Received 3 December 1984
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevC.32.214
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