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Explore the goals of mass measurements for key nuclei (Cd, Pd, In, Sn, Ag) to provide input for refined r-process models. Our aim is to reduce uncertainties in neutron density, mass predictions, and temperature for a more accurate nuclear understanding.
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Goals of mass measurements Sn (50) In (49) Cd (48) Ag (47) Pd (46) 1. direct input parameter for r-process models Sn of 131Cd: conditions for 130Cd being a waiting point based on FRDM (1992) mass predictions current status: r-process ~ 1 MeV uncertainty in Sn (mass models) = 4 orders of magnitude uncertainty in neutron density Nn neutron density (cm-3) our goal: ~ 200 keV uncertainty in mass temperature (GK)