| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1780505 | New Astronomy Reviews | 2006 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
The long-lived actinide 244Pu (t1/2 = 81 Myr) is expected to be present in the Interstellar Medium from fresh r-process nucleosynthesis or in direct ejecta from supernovae. Deposition onto Earth may result in traces of live 244Pu in suitable reservoirs. We are developing a method for 244Pu detection based on resonance ionization mass spectroscopy. Using Gd as a proxy, we determine an overall efficiency of 0.5% in conditions applicable to the detection of Pu, and present preliminary results on Pu detection.
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Authors
A. Ofan, I. Ahmad, J.P. Greene, M. Paul, M.R. Savina,