Algebraic Model for Quantum Scattering. Reformulation, Analysis and Numerical Strategies

The convergence problem for scattering states is studied in detail within the framework of the Algebraic Model, a representation of the Schrodinger equation in an L^2 basis. The dynamical equations of this model are reformulated featuring new "Dynamical Coefficients", which explicitly reveal the potential effects. A general analysis of the Dynamical Coefficients leads to an optimal basis yielding well converging, precise and stable results. A set of strategies for solving the equations for non-optimal bases is formulated based on the asymptotic behaviour of the Dynamical Coefficients. These strategies are shown to provide a dramatically improved convergence of the solutions.Comment: 31 pages, 41 postscript figure

Theoretical analysis of resonance states in 4H^{4}H, 4He^{4}He and 4Li^{4}Li above three-cluster threshold

The resonance states of $^{4}H$, $^{4}He$ and $^{4}Li$, embedded in the three-cluster $d+N+N$ continuum, are investigated within a three-cluster model. The model treats the Pauli principle exactly and incorporates the Faddeev components for proper description of the boundary conditions for the two- and three-body continua. The hyperspherical harmonics are used to distinguish and numerate channels of the three-cluster continuum. It is shown that the effective barrier, created by three-cluster configuration $d+N+N$, is strong enough to accommodate two resonance states.Comment: 20 page, 4 figure

Formation and decay of resonance state in 9^{9}Be and 9^{9}B nuclei. Microscopic three-cluster model investigations

We study nature of the low-lying resonance states in mirror nuclei $^{9}$Be and $^{9}$B. Investigations are performed within a three-cluster model. The model makes use of the hyperspherical harmonics, which provides convenient description of three-cluster continuum. The dominant three-cluster configurations $\alpha+\alpha+n$ and $\alpha+\alpha+p$ in $^{9}$Be and $^{9}$B, respectively, are taken into account. Dominant decay channels for all resonance states in $^{9}$Be and $^{9}$B are explored. Much attention is paid to the controversial $1/2^{+}$ resonance states in both nuclei. We study effects of the Coulomb interaction on energy and width of three-cluster resonances in the mirror nuclei $^{9}$Be and $^{9}$B. We also search for the Hoyle-analogue state which is a key step for alternative way of $^{9}$Be and $^{9}$B syntheses in a triple collision of clusters in a stellar environment.Comment: 17 pages, 16 figures, submitted to Phys. Rev.

Algebraic Model for scattering of three-s-cluster systems. II. Resonances in the three-cluster continuum of 6He and 6Be

The resonance states embedded in the three-cluster continuum of 6He and 6Be are obtained in the Algebraic Version of the Resonating Group Method. The model accounts for a correct treatment of the Pauli principle. It also provides the correct three-cluster continuum boundary conditions by using a Hyperspherical Harmonics basis. The model reproduces the observed resonances well and achieves good agreement with other models. A better understanding for the process of formation and decay of the resonance states in six-nucleon systems is obtained.Comment: 8 pages, 10 postscript figures, submitted to Phys. Rev.