Quantum Phase Transitions in Odd-Mass Nuclei
Nuclear Theory
2011-10-05 v1
Abstract
Quantum shape-phase transitions in odd-even nuclei are investigated in the framework of the interacting boson-fermion model. Classical and quantum analysis show that the presence of the odd fermion strongly influences the location and nature of the phase transition, especially near the critical point. Experimental evidence for the occurrence of spherical to axially-deformed transitions in odd-proton nuclei Pm, Eu and Tb (Z=61, 63, 65) is presented.
Cite
@article{arxiv.1110.0618,
title = {Quantum Phase Transitions in Odd-Mass Nuclei},
author = {A. Leviatan and D. Petrellis and F. Iachello},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1110.0618},
year = {2011}
}
Comments
6 pages, 4 figures, Proc. 14th Int. Symposium on Capture Gamma-Ray Spectroscopy and Related Topics (CGS14), August 28 - September 2, 2011, University of Guelph, Canada