Rare processes of forced fission of nuclei in medium mass range

In the below suggested project, we plan to study the forced fission processes of nuclei of the medium mass range /Ni, Cu, Mo/ under the influence of 18 MeV protons and gamma quanta with a maximum energy of up to 70 MeV. These studies are aimed at developing a method of recording and researching similar reactions. Fission, the process of splitting a nucleus into two or smaller fragments, releases significant amounts of energy and plays a key role in fields ranging from nuclear reactors to astrophysics. Traditionally associated with heavy nuclei such as uranium and plutonium, fission has also been observed in intermediate mass nuclei, typically in the 60 to 140 mass range. Unlike their heavier counterparts, these nuclei have unique characteristics that challenge existing theoretical models and require innovation. The Proton Cyclotron with 18 MeV energy, as well as the Linear Accelerator of Electrons (LUE-75) located in the National Laboratory named after Alikhanyan, provide an opportunity to conduct research in the aforementioned domain of experimental nuclear physics.