402 research outputs found
Dipole resonances in light neutron-rich nuclei studied with time-dependent calculations of antisymmetrized molecular dynamics
In order to study isovector dipole response of neutron-rich nuclei, we have
applied a time-dependent method of antisymmetrized molecular dynamics. The
dipole resonances in Be, B and C isotopes have been investigated. In Be,
B, C, collective modes of the vibration between a core and
valence neutrons cause soft resonances at the excitation energy MeV
below the giant dipole resonance(GDR). In C, we found that a remarkable
peak at MeV corresponds to coherent motion of four valence neutrons
against a C core, while the GDR arises from the core vibration in the
MeV region. In B and C, the dipole strengths in the low
energy region decline compared with those in B and C. We also
discuss the energy weighted sum rule for the transitions.Comment: 12 figures, submitted to Phys. Rev.
Negative parity states of B and C and the similarity with $^{12}C
The negative parity states of B and C were studied based on the
calculations of antisymmetrized molecular dynamics(AMD). The calculations well
reproduced the experimental strengths of Gamov-Teller(GT), and monopole
transitions. We, especially, focused on the and states, for
which GT transition strengths were recently measured. The weak and GT
transitions for the in B and C are described by a
well-developed cluster structure of + and +He,
respectively, while the strong transitions for the is characterized
by an intrinsic spin excitation with no cluster structure. It was found that
the state is a dilute cluster state, and its features are similar to
those of the C which is considered to be a gas state of three
clusters.Comment: 10 pages, 4 figures, submitterd to Physical Review
Cluster structure in stable and unstable nuclei
Cluster structure in stable and unstable nuclei has been studied. We report
recent developments of theoretical studies on cluster aspect, which is
essential for structure study of light unstable nuclei. We discuss negative
parity bands in even-even Be and Ne isotopes and show the importance of cluster
aspect. Three-body cluster structure and cluster crystallization are also
introduced. It was found that the coexistence of cluster and mean-field aspect
brings a variety of structures to unstable nuclei.Comment: 6 pages, 3 figures, submitted to Euro. Phys. J.
Application of the generalized two-center cluster model to 10Be
A generalized two-center cluster model (GTCM), including various partitions
of the valence nucleons around two alpha-cores, is proposed for studies on the
exotic cluster structures of Be isotopes. This model is applied to the 10Be =
alpha + alpha + n + n system and the adiabatic energy surfaces for alpha-alpha
distances are calculated. It is found that this model naturally describes the
formation of the molecular orbitals as well as that of asymptotic cluster
states dependeing on their relative distance. In the negative-parity state, a
new type of the alpha + 6He cluster structure is also predicted.Comment: 5 pages, 3 figure
Structure of excited states of Be-11 studied with Antisymmetrized Molecular Dynamics
The structures of the ground and excited states of Be-11 were studied with a
microscopic method of antisymmetrized molecular dynamics. The theoretical
results reproduce the abnormal parity of the ground state and predict various
kinds of excited states. We suggest a new negative-parity band with a
well-developed clustering structure which reaches high-spin states. Focusing on
a clustering structure, we investigated structure of the ground and
excited states. We point out that molecular orbits play important roles for the
intruder ground state and the low-lying states. The features of
the breaking of clusters were also studied with the help of data for
Gamow-Teller transitions.Comment: 24 pages, 7 figures, to be submitted to Phys.Rev.
Antisymmetrized molecular dynamics studies for exotic clustering phenomena in neutron-rich nuclei
We present a review of recent works on clustering phenomena in unstable
nuclei studied by antisymmetrized molecular dynamics (AMD). The AMD studies in
these decades have uncovered novel types of clustering phenomena brought about
by the excess neutrons. Among them, this review focuses on the molecule-like
structure of unstable nuclei. One of the earliest discussions on the clustering
in unstable nuclei was made for neutron-rich Be and B isotopes. AMD
calculations predicted that the ground state clustering is enhanced or reduced
depending on the number of excess neutrons. Today, the experiments are
confirming this prediction as the change of the proton radii. Behind this
enhancement and reduction of the clustering, there are underlying shell effects
called molecular- and atomic-orbits. These orbits form covalent and ionic
bonding of the clusters analogous to the atomic molecules. It was found that
this "molecular-orbit picture" reasonably explains the low-lying spectra of Be
isotopes. The molecular-orbit picture is extended to other systems having
parity asymmetric cluster cores and to the three cluster systems. O and Ne
isotopes are the candidates of the former, while the linear chains in
C isotopes are the latter. For both subjects, many intensive studies are now in
progress. We also pay a special attention to the observables which are the
fingerprint of the clustering. In particular, we focus on the monopole and
dipole transitions which are recently regarded as good probe for the
clustering. We discuss how they have and will reveal the exotic clustering.Comment: 96 pages, 44 figure
New effective nuclear forces with a finite-range three-body term and their application to AMD+GCM calculations
We propose new effective inter-nucleon forces with a finite-range three-body
operator. The proposed forces are suitable for describing the nuclear structure
properties over a wide mass number region, including the saturation point of
nuclear matter. The forces are applied to microscopic calculations of
() nuclei and O isotopes with a method of antisymmetrized molecular
dynamics. We present the characteristics of the forces and discuss the
importance of the finite-range three-body term.Comment: 15 pages, 11 figures, submitted to Phys.Rev.
Superdeformation and clustering in Ca studied with Antisymmetrized Molecular Dynamics
Deformed states in Ca are investigated with a method of
antisymmetrized molecular dynamics. Above the spherical ground state,
rotational bands arise from a normal deformation and a superdeformation as well
as an oblate deformation. The calculated energy spectra and transition
strengths in the superdeformed band reasonably agree to the experimental data
of the superdeformed band starting from the state at 5.213 MeV. By the
analysis of single-particle orbits, it is found that the superdeformed state
has particle-hole nature of an - configuration. One of new findings is
parity asymmetric structure with C+Si-like clustering in the
superdeformed band. We predict that C+Si molecular bands may be
built above the superdeformed band due to the excitation of inter-cluster
motion. They are considered to be higher nodal states of the superdeformed
state. We also suggest negative-parity bands caused by the parity asymmetric
deformation.Comment: 13 figures, submitted to Phys. Rev.
Structure of Excited States of 10Be studied with Antisymmetrized Molecular Dynamics
We study structure of excited states of 10Be with the method of variation
after spin parity projection in the framework of antisymmetrized molecular
dynamics. Present calculations describe many excited states and reproduce the
experimental data of E2 and E1 transitions and the new data of the
transition strength successfully. We make systematic discussions on the
molecule-like structures of light unstable nuclei and the important role of the
valence neutrons based on the results obtained with the framework which is free
from such model assumptions as the existence of inert cores and clusters.Comment: 15 pages, RevTex, seven postscript figures (using epsf.sty
Deformations in N=14 isotones
Systematic analysis of deformations in neutron-rich N=14 isotones was done
based on the method of antisymmetrized molecular dynamics. The property of the
shape coexistence in Si, which is known to have the oblate ground state
and the prolate excited states, was successfully described. The results suggest
that the shape coexistence may occur also in neutron-rich N=14 nuclei as well
as Si. It was found that the oblate neutron shapes are favored because
of the spin-orbit force in most of N=14 isotones. moments and
transition strengths in the neutron-rich nuclei were discussed in relation to
the intrinsic deformations, and a possible difference between the proton and
neutron deformations in Ne was proposed.Comment: 13 pages, 7 figures, sumitted to Phys.Rev.
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