Experimental cross sections of 165Ho(α,n)168Tm and 166Er(α,n)169Yb for optical potential studies relevant for the astrophysical γ-process

Jan Glorius, Kerstin Sonnabend, Joachim Goerres +10

Background: Optical potentials are crucial ingredients for the prediction of nuclear reaction rates needed in simulations of the astrophysical γ-process. Associated uncertainties a…