Differential cross–section measurements and R-Matrix calculations for proton elastic scattering on natMg in the energy range Ep,lab = 2.70–4.25 MeV, suitable for EBS

In the current work the first coherent set of differential cross section values for the natMg(p,p0)natMg elastic scattering covering the Ep,lab = 2700–4250 keV energy range is presented for 6 backscattering detection angles (120°, 130°, 140°, 150°, 160° and 170°). R-Matrix calculations were implemented using the AZURE 2.0 code [1] in an attempt to reproduce the obtained experimental data, whilst taking into account the 24Mg(p,p1)24Mg reaction channel. Both results are suitable for EBS and other IBA applications and, furthermore, they form a basis for a future expansion of the current SigmaCalc [2] evaluation, once more experimental data become available. The measurements were performed in the 5.5 MV TN11 HV Tandem Accelerator and the high precision goniometer of N.C.S.R. ‘Demokritos’, Athens, Greece. The experimental and data analysis procedures are presented in detail, along with the process behind the implementation of the R-Matrix calculations.