Test of ³He Implanted Target

Authors

Caleb Dyer, Georgia College & State University

Faculty Mentors

Dr. Ralph H. France III

Abstract

The proton-proton chains (p-p chains), a series of nuclear reactions were proposed several decades ago as a way in which hydrogen burning can occur in smaller main sequence stars. The ³He + ⁴He? ⁷Be reaction determines the path that the p-p chains follow. At present the cross section for this reaction has not been precisely determined. To measure this cross section a ³He target and ⁴He beam are to be used. ³He exists as a gas so a method to manufacture a solid ³He target was needed. A ³He beam was used to implant ³He into Aluminum to make a solid ³He target. This paper reports measurements of the composition of targets made by ³He implantation into Aluminum.

Recommended Citation

Dyer, Caleb (2005) "Test of ³He Implanted Target," The Corinthian: Vol. 7, Article 15.
Available at: https://kb.gcsu.edu/thecorinthian/vol7/iss1/15