45Sc(α,αn)44Scm+g: a monitor reaction for alpha particle induced reactions

Abstract

The excitation function for the 45Sc(α,αn)44Scm+g reactions have been measured at beam energies from 20 to 90 MeV. These provide a beam monitor for alpha particle induced reaction studies. The excitation functions and isomer ratios are discussed with particular reference to an apparent error in the decay scheme of 44Scm.