Clustering features of the $^7$Be nucleus in relativistic fragmentation

TL;DR

This paper investigates the fragmentation patterns of relativistic $^7$Be nuclei, identifying key dissociation channels and quantifying the occurrence of specific breakup events using nuclear track emulsion.

Contribution

It provides detailed charge topology analysis of $^7$Be fragmentation at relativistic energies, highlighting the prevalence of certain dissociation channels and their relative frequencies.

Findings

$^6$Be + n channel accounts for about 27% of events.

Identified dominant dissociation channels include $^4$He + $^3$He, 2$^3$He + n, and $^4$He + 2$^1$H.

Charge topology analysis enhances understanding of $^7$Be nuclear structure.

Abstract

Charge topology of fragmentation of 1.2 A GeV $^7$Be nuclei in nuclear track emulsion is presented.The dissociation channels $^4$He + $^3$He, 2$^3$He+ n, $^4$He + 2$^1$H are considered in detail. It is established that the events $^6$Be + n amount about to 27 % in the channel $^4$He + 2$^1$H.