Development of (p,p′γ) detection capabilities at iThemba LABS through the study of low-lying E1 strength in ⁵⁸Ni

Abstract This work is a feasibility study designed to test and develop the (p,p′γ) detection capabilities at iThemba LABS when K600 magnetic spectrometer 0° coupled an array of high purity germanium cerium-doped lanthanum bromide detectors. done through investigation into low-lying E1 strength 58 Ni with proton beam E p = 80 MeV. The coincidence matrix energies excited states subsequent γ decays presented first state ground were identified. results this are compared previous (α, α′γ) studies.