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In this paper, we analyze the structural properties of $Z=132$ and $Z=138$ superheavy nuclei within the ambit of axially deformed relativistic mean-field framework with NL$3^{*}$ parametrization and calculate the total binding energies,…

Nuclear Theory · Physics 2017-08-01 Asloob A. Rather , M. Ikram , A. A. Usmani , Bharat Kumar , S. K. Patra

We investigate ground states properties of Pb isotopes located between neutron and proton drip-lines estimated by two-neutron (two-proton) separation energies and Fermi energies within the deformed relativistic Hartree-Bogoliubov theory in…

Nuclear Theory · Physics 2022-04-13 Seonghyun Kim , Myeong-Hwan Mun , Myung-Ki Cheoun , Eunja Ha

We investigate the isotopes of Se, Zr, Mo and Nd in the regions with N = 40, 60 and 90, where a first-order shape / phase transition, from spherical to deformed, can be observed. The signs of phase transitional behavior become evident by…

Covariant density functional theory is used to analyze the evolution of low-lying M1 strength in superfluid deformed nuclei in the framework of the self-consistent Relativistic Quasiparticle Random Phase Approximation (RQRPA). In nuclei…

Nuclear Theory · Physics 2009-12-07 D. Pena Arteaga , P. Ring

Evolution and coexistence of shape and the related spectroscopic properties of even-even Te isotopes are investigated within the quadrupole collective model that is based on the nuclear density functional theory. By means of the constrained…

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A $\gamma\gamma$ angular correlation experiment has been performed to investigate the low-energy states of the nucleus $^{98}$Mo. The new data, including spin assignments, multipole mixing ratios and lifetimes reveal evidence for shape…

Nuclear Experiment · Physics 2013-10-24 T. Thomas , K. Nomura , V. Werner , T. Ahn , N. Cooper , H. Duckwitz , M. Hinton , G. Ilie , J. Jolie , P. Petkov , D. Radeck

We present a systematic study on the structural properties of odd-$Z$ superheavy nuclei with proton numbers $Z=117, 119$, and neutron numbers $N$ increasing from $N=170$ to the neutron dripline within the framework of axially deformed…

Nuclear Theory · Physics 2024-08-07 Y. X. Zhang , B. R. Liu , K. Y. Zhang , J. M. Yao

Low-lying states of $^{94}$Zr were investigated via low-energy multi-step Coulomb excitation. From the measured $\gamma$-ray yields, 13 reduced transition probabilities between low-spin states were determined, together with the…

The intrinsic nuclear shapes deviating from a sphere not only manifest themselves in nuclear collective states but also play important roles in determining nuclear potential energy surfaces (PES's) and fission barriers. In order to describe…

Nuclear Theory · Physics 2016-05-24 Shan-Gui Zhou

The nuclear charge radius provides a fundamental probe of nuclear structure, yet experimental data remain rare in the actinide region. Using the deformed relativistic Hartree-Bogoliubov theory in continuum (DRHBc) with the PC-PK1…

Nuclear Theory · Physics 2026-03-10 Ting-Ting Sun , Qi Zhang , Peng Wang , Zi-Dan Huang , Shuang-Quan Zhang

A systematic study of the ground-state properties of even-even rare earth nuclei has been performed in the framework of the Relativistic Mean-Field (RMF) theory using the parameter set NL-SH. Nuclear radii, isotope shifts and deformation…

Nuclear Theory · Physics 2009-10-28 G. A. Lalazissis , M. M. Sharma , P. Ring

The shapes of neutron-rich exotic Ni isotopes are studied. Large-scale shell model calculations are performed by advanced Monte Carlo Shell Model (MCSM) for the $pf$-$g_{9/2}$-$d_{5/2}$ model space. Experimental energy levels are reproduced…

Nuclear Theory · Physics 2015-06-17 Y. Tsunoda , T. Otsuka , N. Shimizu , M. Honma , Y. Utsuno

The properties of the low-lying states, especially the relevant shape coexistence in $^{80}$Ge close to one of most neutron-rich doubly magic nuclei at $N=50$ and $Z=28$ have been investigated within the framework of the proton-neutron…

Nuclear Theory · Physics 2018-03-14 Dali Zhang , Chengfu Mu

A systematic investigation of even-even superheavy elements in the region of proton numbers $100 \leq Z \leq 130$ and in the region of neutron numbers from the proton-drip line up to neutron number $N=196$ is presented. For this study we…

Nuclear Theory · Physics 2016-04-27 S. E. Agbemava , A. V. Afanasjev , T. Nakatsukasa , P. Ring

The shape evolutions of the pear-shaped nuclei $^{224}$Ra and even-even $^{144-154}$Ba with temperature are investigated by the finite-temperature relativistic mean field theory with the treatment of pairing correlations by the BCS…

Nuclear Theory · Physics 2017-11-15 Wei Zhang , Yi Fei Niu

We investigate the effects of neutron-neutron (nn), proton-proton (pp) and proton-neutron (pn) pairing correlations on the ground-states of $N = Z$ even-even $pf$-shell nuclei by using an axially symmetric deformed Hartree-Fock…

Nuclear Theory · Physics 2025-07-25 Xin Lian , C. L. Bai , H. Sagawa , H. Q. Zhang

Background: Type II shell evolution has recently been identified as a microscopic cause for nuclear shape coexistence. Purpose: Establish a low-lying rotational band in 96-Zr. Methods: High-resolution inelastic electron scattering and a…

The nonaxial octupole shape in some nuclei with $N = 184$, namely, $^{284}$Fm, $^{286}$No, $^{288}$Rf, and $^{290}$Sg, is investigated using covariant density functional theories. Employing the density-dependent point-coupling covariant…

Nuclear Theory · Physics 2023-11-29 Jie Zhao , Zheng-Gang Wu

Considering the effects of charge screening, we propose a new numerical recipe within the framework of Thomas-Fermi approximation, where the properties of nuclear matter throughout a vast density range can be obtained self-consistently.…

Nuclear Theory · Physics 2022-04-19 Cheng-Jun Xia , Bao Yuan Sun , Toshiki Maruyama , Wen-Hui Long , Ang Li

Sr isotopes are located in the mass region $A\approx 100$, where a very quick onset of nuclear deformation exists, being other notable examples of this area Yb, Zr, and Nb nuclei. The presence of the proton subshell closure $Z=40$ allows…

Nuclear Theory · Physics 2022-04-13 Esperanza Maya-Barbecho , José Enrique García-Ramos