ADVANCES IN PHOTONUCLEAR REACTIONS, NEUTRON-INDUCED REACTIONS, AND ISOMERIC STATES: A COMPREHENSIVE LITERATURE REVIEW
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Keywords: Photonuclear reactions, Neutron-induced reactions, Isomeric states, Giant Dipole Resonance (GDR), Nuclear structure, Astrophysical processes, Neutron cross-sections, Neutron-rich nuclei, Gamma-ray spectroscopy, Activation analysis, Nuclear reactors, Medical imaging, Quantum computingAbstract
Abstract: This literature review delves into recent developments in the fields of
photonuclear reactions, neutron-induced reactions, and isomeric states, which are
pivotal for advancing our understanding of nuclear physics. Photonuclear reactions,
initiated by high-energy photons interacting with atomic nuclei, are essential for
probing nuclear structure and astrophysical processes. Neutron-induced reactions offer
insights into nuclear models, reactor design, and neutron-rich nuclei. The study of
isomeric states, characterized by long-lived nuclear excited states, reveals crucial
information about nuclear structure and has applications in medical imaging and
quantum computing. This review encompasses theoretical models, experimental
techniques, and practical applications, highlighting significant advancements and their
broader implications in nuclear science and technology.
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