Jenkins, David orcid.org/0000-0001-9895-3341 (2016) Alpha clustering in nuclei:Another form of shape coexistence? Journal of physics g-Nuclear and particle physics. 024003. ISSN 0954-3899
Abstract
Shape coexistence, where different deformed minima compete within a small range of excitation energy, appears to be ubiquitous across the chart of nuclides. In many light alpha-conjugate nuclei, experimental data points to the coexistence of highly deformed nuclear configurations. It has long been suggested, with strong theoretical justification, that these deformed states are attributable to nuclear clustering based on building blocks of alpha particles. This short review will consider how well alpha clustering fits within the shape coexistence canon and point to future opportunities for experiments that can place the topic on a firmer footing.
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Item Type: | Article |
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | © 2016 IOP Publishing Ltd |
Keywords: | alpha clustering,nuclear models,shape coexistence |
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Institution: | The University of York |
Academic Units: | The University of York |
Funding Information: | Funder Grant number SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY FACILITIES COUNCIL (STFC) ST/L005727/1 |
Depositing User: | Pure (York) |
Date Deposited: | 31 Mar 2016 10:30 |
Last Modified: | 16 Oct 2024 12:52 |
Published Version: | https://doi.org/10.1088/0954-3899/43/2/024003 |
Status: | Published |
Refereed: | Yes |
Identification Number: | 10.1088/0954-3899/43/2/024003 |
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Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:97510 |