Quaternary fission of 306122 and 308124 isotopes accompanied by two alpha particles
摘要
The spontaneous cold quaternary fission of 306122 and 308124 isotopes is systematically investigated using the Coulomb and Proximity Potential Model (CPPM), with emphasis on the influence of deformation, orientation and nuclear shell effects on fission dynamics. Barrier penetrability and relative yields are evaluated for various fission channels within the cold reaction valley, considering fragment orientations at 0°-0° and 90°-90°. The analysis reveals that the maximum relative yields are consistently obtained at the 0°-0° orientation, where optimal fragment alignment minimizes the driving potential. For 306122, the highest yield of 14.68% corresponds to a channel containing the near proton magic nucleus 119In. Subsequent prominent yields of 11.85% and 9.37% are associated with channels incorporating the neutron magic 88Kr, near doubly magic 210Pb, and near proton magic 122Sb. In the case of 308124, the maximum yield of 14.03% is attributed with the fission channel involving the near proton magic 121Sb. Additional substantial yields of 13.67% and 12.38% are obtained for the fragmentations containing the near neutron magic 92Sr, doubly magic 208Pb, and near proton magic 123Te. Reduced yields at 90°-90° orientation are observed for fragmentation channels involving the neutron magic 136Xe, 137Cs and near neutron magic nuclei 137Xe, 138Xe, 139Cs, and 142Ce. These findings underscore the role of nuclear shell effects and fragment orientation in determining the most favourable fission channels in the quaternary fission process.