Spin observables in three-body direct nuclear reactions

TL;DR

This paper models spin observables in three-body nuclear reactions using Faddeev equations, comparing theoretical predictions with experimental data to evaluate the accuracy of optical potential models.

Contribution

It introduces a Faddeev-type framework for analyzing spin observables in three-body nuclear reactions, providing detailed comparisons with experimental results.

Findings

Good agreement with experimental data for most observables.

Identifies systematic discrepancies in certain cases.

Demonstrates the effectiveness of optical potential models in this context.

Abstract

Direct nuclear reactions $\vec{d}+A$ and $\vec{p}+(An)$ are described in the framework of three-body Faddeev-type equations. Differential cross section and analyzing powers are calculated using several optical potential models and compared with the experimental data. Quite satisfactory agreement is found except for few systematic discrepancies.