Semimicroscopic algebraic description of $\alpha$-clustering in $^{22}$Ne

The alpha-cluster states of $^{22}$Ne are studied within the framework of the semimicroscopic algebraic cluster model (SACM). The band structure, energy spectrum as well as E2 and E1 transitions are calculated and are compared with the experimental data. The results are also compared with those obtained from two microscopic models: the deformed-basis antisymmetrized molecular dynamics (DAMD) approach and the generator-coordinate method (GCM). It is found that the prominent bands obtained in the latter frameworks all have equivalents in the SACM and the agreement between the calculated spectroscopic properties is rather good, especially for positive-parity states.