Eur. Phys. J. A (2005) 25: 233-238
https://doi.org/10.1140/epjad/i2005-06-118-9

ENAM 2004

Fusion studies with RIBs

Oregon State University, 97331-4501, Corvallis, OR, USA

^* e-mail: lovelanw@onid.orst.edu

Received: 12 September 2004
Accepted: 31 March 2005
Published online: 29 June 2005

Abstract

Recent developments in fusion studies with radioactive beams are reviewed critically from the perspective of an experimentalist. Typical available radioactive beam intensities and purities are shown along with the methods used to study evaporation residues and fission fragments. The fusion of halo and other loosely bound nuclei, i.e., ⁶He, ¹¹Be, ¹⁷F, is discussed. Fusion studies with intermediate mass beams such as ²⁹Al and ³⁸S are reviewed. Recent studies with n-rich fission fragments such as ¹³²Sn are shown. A discussion of fusion hindrance is presented and the use of radioactive beams in studying heavy nuclei is examined.