Determination and theoretical analysis of the differential cross sections of the2H(d,p) reaction at energies and detection angles suitable for NRA (Nuclear Reaction Analysis)

The accurate determination of deuteron depth profile presents a strong analyt- ical challenge for all the principal IBA (Ion Beam Analysis) techniques. As far as NRA (Nuclear Reaction Analysis) is concerned, the 2 H(d,p) reaction, seems to be a promising candidate, especially in the case of complex matrices, or for the study of deep-implanted deuteron layers. In the present work di erential cross-section values for the 2 H(d,p) re- action have been determined at 140 o , 160 o and 170 o , for Ed;lab=900-1600 keV, with an energy step of 50 keV, using a well-characterized, thin C:D target deposited on a polished Si wafer. The experimental results were analyzed using the R-matrix calculations code AZURE.