Search for $\alpha$-cluster structure in $^{14}$O
ORAL
Abstract
$\alpha$-cluster structure in exotic nuclei is an emergent many-body phenomenon that is an important ingredient in nuclear structure. Evidence for $\alpha$-cluster structure has been found for states in $^{14}$C, an example of $\alpha$ cluster structure existing with additional neutrons. On the proton-rich side, the question remains if clusters states exist in the isospin mirror $^{14}$O. A secondary beam of $^{10}$C was produced using TwinSol at the University of Notre Dame to probe states in $^{14}$O using $\alpha$-resonant scattering. The Prototype Active-Target Time-Projection Chamber was used to measure differential cross sections. These cross sections should give a strong constraint to cluster models and help elucidate whether isospin is preserved in cluster states. Preliminary results for the recently performed experiment will be presented.
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