Evidence for transfer followed by breakup in 7Li + 65Cu

Abstract The observation of a large cross-section for the α + d channel compared to breakup into the α + t channel from an exclusive measurement for the 7Li + 65Cu system at 25 MeV is presented. A detailed analysis of the angular distribution using coupled channels Born approximation calculations has provided clear evidence that the observed α + d events arise from a two step process, i.e., direct transfer to the 2.186 MeV ( 3 + ) resonance in the α + d continuum of 6Li followed by breakup, and are not due to final state interaction effects.