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Abstract
Cross sections for the ${}^{7}\mathrm{Be}(p,\ensuremath{\gamma}{)}^{8}\mathrm{B}$ reaction have been measured for ${E}_{\mathrm{c}.\mathrm{m}.}\phantom{\rule{0ex}{0ex}}=\phantom{\rule{0ex}{0ex}}0.35--1.4\mathrm{MeV}$ using radioactive ${}^{7}\mathrm{Be}$ targets. Two independent measurements carried out with different beam conditions, different targets, and detectors are in excellent agreement. A statistical comparison of these measurements with previous results leads to a restricted set of consistent data. The deduced zero-energy $S$ factor $S(0)$ is found to be 15%--20% smaller than the previously recommended value. This implies a ${}^{8}\mathrm{B}$ solar neutrino flux lower than previously predicted in various standard solar models.
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