Alpha Clustering in $(n,\alpha )$ Reactions Induced by Slow and Fast Neutrons

Methods to derive alpha-clustering factors from the analysis of experimental data for slow (E-n less than or similar to 30 keV)and fast (E-n = 4-6 MeV) neutron-induced (n, alpha) reactions using the statistical model are described. In this way, the dependence of the alpha-clustering factor for the (n, alpha) reaction on the incident neutron energy can be followed. The resulting alpha-clustering factors are compared with our previous results and those obtained using other approaches.