Neutron Capture and Neutron Halos

Abstract

The connection between the neutron halo observed in light neutron rich nuclei and the neutron radiative capture process is outlined. We show how nuclear structure information such as spectroscopic factors and external components of the radial wave function of loosely bound states can be derived from the neutron capture cross section. The link between the direct radiative capture and the Coulomb dissociation process is elucidated.

1)camready.sty file is needed and enclosed 2)To be published in the Proceedings of the 9th International Symposium on Capture Gamma-ray Spectroscopy and Related Topics, Budapest, October 8-12, 1996