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View article: Contamination of Wheat Flour and Processed Foodstuffs with Soybean and Mustard Allergenic Proteins
Contamination of Wheat Flour and Processed Foodstuffs with Soybean and Mustard Allergenic Proteins Open
In recent years, sustainable agricultural practices in wheat cultivation have garnered significant attention, particularly those focused on minimizing pesticide and herbicide usage to safeguard the environment. One effective approach is gr…
View article: Fragments features and Isoscaling in Ni+Ca systems at the entrance of Fermi energy domain
Fragments features and Isoscaling in Ni+Ca systems at the entrance of Fermi energy domain Open
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View article: The ENEA TRIGA RC-1 facility inside the SECURE project: Production of medical isotopes by neutron activation
The ENEA TRIGA RC-1 facility inside the SECURE project: Production of medical isotopes by neutron activation Open
TRIGA (Training, Research, and Isotope production General Atomics) facilities are research reactors extensively used for neutron activation analyses and various neutron-related experiments and applications. Neutron fluxes in TRIGA reactors…
View article: Understanding Environmental Contamination Through the Lens of the Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus)
Understanding Environmental Contamination Through the Lens of the Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus) Open
The peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus) stands out as a crucial sentinel species for assessing environmental contamination, owing to its widespread distribution, high position in the food chain, and susceptibility to pollutants. As apex pr…
View article: Experimental characterization of discrimination capabilities of EJ-276 and EJ-276G read by SiPM by pulse-shape analysis techniques
Experimental characterization of discrimination capabilities of EJ-276 and EJ-276G read by SiPM by pulse-shape analysis techniques Open
View article: RadioLab project: knowledge of radon gas in Italy
RadioLab project: knowledge of radon gas in Italy Open
View article: Isospin Dynamics and Dipolar degrees of freedom in Heavy Ion collisions
Isospin Dynamics and Dipolar degrees of freedom in Heavy Ion collisions Open
In this contribution the connection between the Dipolar degree of freedom excited in Heavy Ion Collisions through pre-equilibrium dipolar modes and the Isospin-equilibration processes is discussed. The connection leads to the definition of…
View article: Isospin influence on nuclear dynamics in the reactions <sup>78,86</sup>Kr+<sup>40,48</sup>Ca at 10 AMeV
Isospin influence on nuclear dynamics in the reactions <sup>78,86</sup>Kr+<sup>40,48</sup>Ca at 10 AMeV Open
An investigation of the influence of the isospin (N/Z ratio) on the thermometric characteristics, in the reactions 78 Kr+ 40 Ca and 86 Kr+ 48 Ca at 10 AMeV is presented. The experiment was performed at the INFN Laboratori Nazionali del Sud…
View article: Neutron-rich clustering investigation at LNS with FARCOS detectors
Neutron-rich clustering investigation at LNS with FARCOS detectors Open
The physics of clusters in heavy neutron-rich ions is a topic of constant interest in the worldwide scientific community. In recent times, many interesting phenomena have been investigated especially thanks to the development of new radioa…
View article: $$\gamma $$-Ray detection with CsI(Tl) scintillators of the FARCOS array
$$\gamma $$-Ray detection with CsI(Tl) scintillators of the FARCOS array Open
View article: Clustering states in neutron-rich nuclei
Clustering states in neutron-rich nuclei Open
The study of clustering states in neutron-rich nuclei is an important subject of research in the field of nuclear physics, steadily growing in interest in the international scientific community. In this context, break-up reactions play an …
View article: Evolution of fragment production at the onset of Multifragmentation
Evolution of fragment production at the onset of Multifragmentation Open
The onset of Multifragmentation phenomenon is investigated at low excitation energies. A detailed study on the origin of Intermediate Mass Fragment (IMF, Z>=3) produced in central collisions in the 58 Ni+ 40 Ca reaction at 25 AMeV is prese…
View article: NArCoS: The new hodoscope for neutrons and charged particles
NArCoS: The new hodoscope for neutrons and charged particles Open
Proper detection of neutrons and charged particles is motivated by the recent efforts to construct new facilities for radioactive ion beams (RIBs) worldwide. Detection of neutrons is an important opportunity to improve our understanding of…
View article: A novel smart rad-hard fast detection system for Radioactive Ion Beam Tagging and Diagnostics
A novel smart rad-hard fast detection system for Radioactive Ion Beam Tagging and Diagnostics Open
Radioactive Ion Beams (RIBs) of large intensity (10 6 pps or higher) are at the frontier in nuclear physics. We designed a novel detection system for RIBs diagnostics and tagging based on Silicon Carbide detectors and on custom frontend el…
View article: Potential experimental evidence of an Efimov state in <sup>12</sup>C and its influence on astrophysical carbon creation
Potential experimental evidence of an Efimov state in <sup>12</sup>C and its influence on astrophysical carbon creation Open
We describe the search of the Efimov state in 12 C performed by analysing a large set of 3-α particles coincidence data measured at the LNS laboratories with the CHIMERA detector. The data are compatible with the presence of an Efimov stat…
View article: SOME RESULTS FOR THE STUDY OF THE EFFICIENCY AND CROSS-TALK PROBABILITY BY USING GEANT4 SIMULATIONS FOR THE NEUTRON CORRELATOR NARCOS
SOME RESULTS FOR THE STUDY OF THE EFFICIENCY AND CROSS-TALK PROBABILITY BY USING GEANT4 SIMULATIONS FOR THE NEUTRON CORRELATOR NARCOS Open
Neutron and light-charged particle detections with high angular and energy resolution become mandatory for future experiments with radioactive beams that will be provided by new heavy ion facilities such as FRAISE at LNS, SPES at LNL, and …
View article: Clustering and molecular states in neutron rich nuclei
Clustering and molecular states in neutron rich nuclei Open
An investigation plan of different clustering and molecular states in neutron rich isotopes of Lithium, Beryllium, Boron and Carbon, in the context of an experimental campaign at INFN-Laboratori Nazionali del Sud, is presented. High statis…
View article: Characteristic time scale of cluster production at the Fermi energy
Characteristic time scale of cluster production at the Fermi energy Open
The study of heavy-ion collisions in the Fermi energy domain (20 MeV/nucleon < E/A < 100 MeV/nucleon) is a fundamental research topic in modern nuclear physics. In the case of semi-peripheral collisions, the Fermi energy regime is ch…
View article: Search for rare 3-α decays in the region of the Hoyle state of 12C
Search for rare 3-α decays in the region of the Hoyle state of 12C Open
View article: Temperature and Density Conditions for Alpha Clustering in Excited Self-Conjugate Nuclei
Temperature and Density Conditions for Alpha Clustering in Excited Self-Conjugate Nuclei Open
Starting from experimental studies on alpha-clustering in excited self-conjugate nuclei (from $^{16}$O to $^{28}$Si), temperature and density conditions for such a clustering are determined. Measured temperatures have been found in the ran…
View article: Temperature and Density Conditions for Alpha Clustering in Excited Self-Conjugate Nuclei
Temperature and Density Conditions for Alpha Clustering in Excited Self-Conjugate Nuclei Open
Starting from experimental studies on alpha-clustering in excited self-conjugate nuclei (from 16O to 28Si), temperature and density conditions for such a clustering are determined. Measured temperatures have been found in the range of 5.5–…
View article: The γ decay of the Hoyle and higher excitation energy states of <sup>12</sup>C
The γ decay of the Hoyle and higher excitation energy states of <sup>12</sup>C Open
The Hoyle state and few other excited levels of 12 C are fundamental for the production of carbon in the universe. In particular, the γ decay branching ratio is of utmost importance, being the only way to prod…
View article: Isospin equilibration phenomenon and mid-rapidity IMF emission in the <sup>48</sup>Ca +<sup>27</sup> Al 40 MeV/nucleon collision
Isospin equilibration phenomenon and mid-rapidity IMF emission in the <sup>48</sup>Ca +<sup>27</sup> Al 40 MeV/nucleon collision Open
It is discussed the dynamics of Isospin equilibration in reactions involving the production of Intermediate Mass Fragment (IMF) in the mid-rapidity region. The investigation proceeds through the measurements of the reduced value of the tot…
View article: The NArCoS Project: efficiency estimation and the cross talk problem studied through Monte Carlo simulations
The NArCoS Project: efficiency estimation and the cross talk problem studied through Monte Carlo simulations Open
With the advent of the new radioactive beam facilities it is necessary to develop neutron detection systems integrated with charged particle ones. The integration of the neutron signal, especially in using neutron rich beams, becomes a man…
View article: Isospin Effect on fragment productions and reaction mechanisms for Ni+Ca systems at 25 AMeV
Isospin Effect on fragment productions and reaction mechanisms for Ni+Ca systems at 25 AMeV Open
Main features of fragments produced in 58Ni+40Ca and 58Ni+48Ca systems at 25 AMeV, collected by Chimera multidetector at INFN Laboratori Nazionali del Sud (Italy), are analysed in order to study properties of moderately excited systems (Ex…
View article: On the <sup>12</sup>C Hoyle state gamma decay
On the <sup>12</sup>C Hoyle state gamma decay Open
The γ-decays of 12 C excited levels (the Hoyle state 0 + at 7.65 MeV and the 9.64 MeV 3) are essential for its production in the universe. We present here a new attempt to precisely measure such γ-decay probabilities. The measurement was p…
View article: A note on Corona-virus (Covid-19) Infection in Italy
A note on Corona-virus (Covid-19) Infection in Italy Open
View article: The NArCoS Project: The Latest Results
The NArCoS Project: The Latest Results Open
View article: Gamma ray detection with CHIMERA at LNS: results and perspectives
Gamma ray detection with CHIMERA at LNS: results and perspectives Open
We describe the use of the 4tt CHIMERA charged particle detector as a large efficiency y-ray detector. The CsI(Tl) stage of the CHIMERA telescope is used to detect and identify y-rays. The high detection efficiency and the sufficient energ…
View article: Status and perspective of FARCOS: A new correlator array for nuclear reaction studies
Status and perspective of FARCOS: A new correlator array for nuclear reaction studies Open
The experimental investigation of Heavy Ion reactions at Fermi energies requires an accurate measurement of observables, such as linear momentum and energy of the detected particles. In order to address this problem, dedicated and flexible…