Charge-Changing Cross Sections of 736AMeV ^28Si on Carbon Targets

The total and partial charge-changing cross sections of ^28Si on carbon targets at 736 and 723 A MeV are studied by CR-39 plastic nuclear track detectors using the HSP-1000 microscope system and the PitFit track measurement software. The values of the total charge-changing cross section are \sigma_\rm tot=(1179\pm50) mb and \sigma_\rm tot=(1186\pm42) mb at 736 and 723 A MeV, respectively. The result is compared with the ones obtained by other experimental and theoretical results. The odd–even effect of the partial charge-changing cross section is observed.