B Angular distribution to energy distribution

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To transform angular distributions into energy distributions for elastic nuclear reactions, one can integrate the differential angular cross sections over all angles. This method is similar to techniques used in photoionization, where energy distributions are derived from angular distributions. The discussion highlights that while the photoelectric effect does not directly involve energy distribution, the integration approach remains applicable. Understanding these relationships is crucial for accurate modeling in nuclear physics. The conversation emphasizes the importance of these transformations in analyzing nuclear reactions.
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Hi!

I wonder, in the case of elastic reactions with nuclear potential, how go from an angular distribution to an energy distribution?

I have relationships on differential angular cross sections for neutron and proton elastic nuclear reations and I would like to transform them into differential energy cross sections.

Do you know how to proceed ?

Thank you in advance.
 
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At least in the field of photoionization, the energy distribution can be obtained from angular distribution by integrating the latter over all angles.
 
Exact :) the Photoelectric effect does not involve energy distribution, it is convenient =)
 
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