neutron transfer reactions

Neutron transfer reactions are processes where a neutron moves from one atomic nucleus to another during a nuclear collision. Think of it as two nuclei "exchanging" a neutron, which can change their identities and properties. This transfer affects the stability and behavior of the nuclei involved, and such reactions are important in nuclear physics for understanding nuclear structures, reactions in stars, and applications like nuclear energy. Essentially, it’s a way for neutrons to shuffle between atoms during close encounters, influencing the atomic nuclei's composition and characteristics.