The importance of indirect transitions on (p, t) reactions on deformed nuclei

Abstract

The (p, t) reaction on deformed nuclei has been computed with the inclusion of indirect transitions that go through intermediate rotational states. The indirect transitions are almost as large as the direct for the 2+ state and their inclusion is essential to bring about agreement with the shape and magnitude of the differential cross section. For the 4+ state some of the indirect transitions are even stronger than the direct one. The sensitivity of the reaction to β4 and β6 terms in the shape has been investigated and found to be weak. © 1972.