The evolution of collectivity in nuclei and the proton-neutron interaction

Casten R. F., Cakirli R. B.

PHYSICA SCRIPTA, cilt.91, sa.3, 2016 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 91 Sayı: 3
  • Basım Tarihi: 2016
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1088/0031-8949/91/3/033004
  • Dergi Adı: PHYSICA SCRIPTA
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • İstanbul Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

We survey the evolution of nuclear structure with N and Z, focusing on collective behavior and its relation to the underlying single particle configurations, and their interactions. We exploit a number of complementary observables, from multiple perspectives, and interpret the observed behavior in terms of simple models. The paper includes a discussion of key observables, how to evaluate theories, and some of the dangers of statistical tests. We conclude with a discussion of schemes to predict the properties of unknown nuclei, founded on the importance of valence proton-neutron interactions, and correlate empirical values for these interactions with the onset of collectivity and deformation.