Nuclear Fragmentation Energy and Momentum Transfer Distributions in Relativistic Heavy-Ion Collisions

By: Nasa, National Aeronautics and Space Adm

An optical model description of energy and momentum transfer in relativistic heavy-ion collisions, based upon composite particle multiple scattering theory, is presented. Transverse and longitudinal momentum transfers to the projectile are shown to arise from the real and absorptive part of the optical potential, respectively. Comparisons of fragment momentum distribution observables with experiments are made and trends outlined based on our knowledge of the underlying nucleon-nucleon interaction. Corrections to the above calculations are discussed. Finally, use of the model as a tool for estimating collision impact parameters is indicated. Khandelwal, Govind S. and Khan, Ferdous ATOMIC COLLISIONS; ENERGY LEVELS; FRAGMENTATION; HEAVY IONS; RELATIVISTIC PARTICLES; ENERGY TRANSFER; MOMENTUM TRANSFER; SCATTERING...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1731334729
• ISBN13: 9781731334725
• Release Date: January 1
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 152 Pages
• Weight: 0.81 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.5" x 11.0"