Mechanisms for Direct Breakup Reactions
arXiv:nucl-th/0001045 · doi:10.1142/9789812792297_0016
Abstract
We review some simple mechanisms of breakup in nuclear reactions. We mention the spectator breakup, which is described in the post-form DWBA. The relation to other formulations is also indicated. An especially important mechanism is Coulomb dissociation. It is a distinct advantage that the perturbation due to the electric field of the nucleus is exactly known. Therefore firm conclusions can be drawn from such measurements. Some new applications of Coulomb dissociation for nuclear astrophysics are discussed.
17 pages, 5 figures, to appear in the proceedings of the RCNP-TMU Symposium on Spins in Nuclear and Hadronic Reactions, October 16-18 1999