Mixed configurations and intertwined quantum phase transitions in odd-mass nuclei
Nuclear Theory
2022-12-07 v2
Abstract
We introduce a new Bose-Fermi framework for studying spectral properties and quantum phase transitions (QPTs) in odd-mass nuclei, in the presence of configuration mixing. A detailed analysis of odd-mass Nb isotopes discloses the effects of an abrupt crossing of states in normal and intruder configurations (Type II QPT), accompanied by a gradual evolution from spherical- to deformed-core shapes within the intruder configuration (Type I QPT). The pronounced presence of both types of QPTs demonstrates, for the first time, the occurrence of intertwined QPTs in odd-mass nuclei.
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@article{arxiv.2210.00441,
title = {Mixed configurations and intertwined quantum phase transitions in odd-mass nuclei},
author = {Noam Gavrielov and Amiram Leviatan and Francesco Iachello},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2210.00441},
year = {2022}
}
Comments
6 pages, 4 figures, 1 table. Accepted for publication in Physical Review C