Theoretical yet not mathematical ? Do you even know yourself what you are looking for ? if you want to get decent help, you need to be more specific.choudries said:hye..
i want some theoratical detail on optical model of nuclear reactions.. no hard mathematical detail. just theoratical explanation of things ...
thanx...
No it is NOT. Don't use public internet sites to acquire scientific knowledge unless such sites are from universities etc etc. My point : be sure of the scientific relevance and validity of the resources you are using.dimachka said:
The optical model is a theoretical framework used to describe the scattering of particles, such as protons or neutrons, off of a nuclear target. It is based on the assumption that the particles interact with the target through a potential that is analogous to the potential experienced by a light wave when passing through a medium.
The optical model is used to calculate the cross section, or probability of interaction, for a given nuclear reaction. This information is important for understanding nuclear processes, such as nuclear fission and fusion, as well as for applications in nuclear engineering and medicine.
The optical model takes into account the size and shape of the target nucleus, the energy and momentum of the incident particle, and the potential between the particle and the nucleus. It also considers the spin and parity of the target and the angular momentum of the scattered particle.
The accuracy of the optical model depends on the specific parameters used in the calculations, such as the potential and the nuclear form factor. In general, it is a good approximation for reactions involving light nuclei, but may not accurately describe reactions involving heavy nuclei or at high energies.
The optical model assumes that the potential between the particle and the nucleus is spherically symmetric, which may not hold true for all reactions. It also does not take into account effects such as nuclear structure and multiple scattering. Additionally, it may not be applicable for reactions involving exotic nuclei or at extreme energies.