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The Probable Projectile-Target Reactions to Synthesize SHE 304–312,314124 and the Predictions of α Decay Chains

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The probable projectile-target reactions to synthesize SHE, Z = 124, are identified as 58Fe+248-254Cf, 64Ni+240–248,250Cm, 70Zn+236–242,244Pu, 76Ge+232–236,238U, and 82Se+228–230,232Th leading to 304–312,314124. The ER excitation functions in xn (x = 1 to 5 for hot fusion and x = 1 to 2 for cold fusion) evaporation channel are calculated. The sums of all xn channel ER cross-sections are listed and predicted the most suitable combinations. It is observed that the compound nucleus having neutron number up to N = 184 have finite ER cross-section values and we conclude that the CN having neutron number N > 184 could not be synthesized in the laboratory in near future. We have also studied the alpha decay properties of the isotopes mentioned above using modified generalized liquid drop model (MGLDM). In our study, 4α chains were observed for 304124, 3α chains observed for 305124, 6α chains observed for 306–307124, and 5α chains observed for 308–312, 314124.

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The author (KPS) would like to thank the Government of Kerala, India, for the financial support in the form of Research Project under Innovative Research Programme, and the author (VS) would like to thank the University Grants Commission (UGC), Government of India, for the financial support in the form of Moulana Azad National Fellowship (MANF).

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Santhosh, K.P., Safoora, V. The Probable Projectile-Target Reactions to Synthesize SHE 304–312,314124 and the Predictions of α Decay Chains. Braz J Phys 51, 90–98 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13538-020-00830-2

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