A detailed study of the natC(d, d0) reaction at detector angles between 145° and 170°, for the energy range Ed, lab = 900–2000 keV

In the present work, a detailed study of the natC(d, d0) reaction is presented for Ed, lab = 900–2000 keV (in steps of 25 keV) and for detector angles between 145° and 170° (in steps of 5°). This reaction complements the implementation of the 12C(d, p0)13C one, when RBS/NRA spectra are required for carbon profiling. The results are compared to those already existing in literature and an attempt is made to explain the occurring differences. A discussion also follows, concerning the existence of resonances and the reaction mechanisms involved.