Neutron-induced reactions on unstable isotopes play a key role in the nucleosynthesis $i$--, $r$--, $p$--, $rp$-- and $\nu p$--processes occurring in astrophysical scenarios. While direct cross section measurements are possible for long-living unstable isotopes using the neutron Time-of-Flight method, the currently available neutron intensities ($\approx10^{6}$ n/s) require large samples which are not feasible for shorter lifetime isotopes... (read more)
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