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

<p>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.</p>

Name thesis:degree_name

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Level thesis:degree_level

Dissertation

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Physics

Year dc:date.available

1989

Author dc:creator

• Khan, Ferdous

Contributors dc:contributor

• Govind S. Khandelwal
• Lawrence W. Townsebd
• James L. Cox, Jr.

• Momentum transfer
• Ion collisions
• Nuclear fragmentation
• Nucleon-nucleon interaction
• Astrophysics and Astronomy
• Nuclear

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https://digitalcommons.odu.edu/physics_etds/106

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oai:digitalcommons.odu.edu:physics_etds-1107