FORMATION OF 7Be IN NUCLEAR REACTIONS INDUCED BY 85-MeV PROTONS

Cross sections were measured for the formation of 7Be in targets bombarded with 85-MeV protons. The variation of these cross sections with the mass and neutron-to-proton ratio of the target was investigated.Cross-section calculations were performed on the assumption that 7Be is emitted from the irradiated target as an evaporated particle. Calculated and measured cross sections were in good agreement for medium and heavy targets (A > 55). The calculation underestimated the production of' 7Be in light targets (27 < A < 55).