Inelastic scattering and radiative capture of protons by Cr50 and Cr54

Total yields and angular distributions of gamma rays following the inelastic scattering of protons from Cr⁵⁰ and Cr⁵⁴ have been measured at proton energies below 2.5 MeV. Gamma ray spectra resulting from the proton radiative capture by Cr⁵⁰ and Cr⁵⁴ were obtained. Transitions from most of the Mn⁵¹ and Mn⁵⁵ low-lying levels have been observed. The experimental results are in good agreement with predictions of the statistical compound nucleus theory.