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First Measurement of 72Ge(n, γ) at n_TOF

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The slow neutron capture process (s-process) is responsible for producing about half of the elemental abundances heavier than iron in the universe. Neutron capture cross sections on stable isotopes are a key nuclear physics input for s-process studies. The 72Ge(n, γ) cross section has an important influence on production of isotopes between Ge and Zr during s-process in massive stars and therefore experimental data are urgently required. 72Ge(n, γ) was measured at the neutron time-of-flight facility n_TOF (CERN) for the first time at stellar energies. The measurement was performed using an enriched 72GeO2 sample at a flight path of 185m with a set of liquid scintillation detectors (C6D6). The motivation, experiment and current status of the data analysis are reported.

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Austrian Science Fund FWF J 3503

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Science and Technology Facilities Council UK ST/M006085/1

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European Reseach Council ERC-2015-STG 677497

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https://idus.us.es/handle//11441/111725
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urn:oai:idus.us.es:11441/111725

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