Alpha-induced cross sections of 106 Cd for the astrophysical p-process

The 106 Cd(α, γ) 110 Sn reaction cross section has been measured in the energy range of the Gamow window for the astrophysical p-process scenario. The cross sections for 106 Cd(α,n) 109 Sn and for 106 Cd(α,p) 109 In below the (α,n) threshold have also been determined. The results are compared with predictions of the statistical model code NON SMOKER using different input parameters. The comparison shows that a discrepancy for 106 Cd(α, γ) 110 Sn when using the standard optical potentials can be removed with a different α+ 106 Cd potential. Some astrophysical implications are discussed.