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$\alpha+\alpha+{}^{3}$He cluster structure in ${}^{11}$C

Nuclear Theory 2025-02-12 v1

Abstract

We study the α+α+3\alpha + \alpha + {}^{3}He cluster structure of 11{}^{11}C within the microscopic cluster model. The calculations essentially reproduce the energy spectra for both negative and positive parity states, particularly the 3/233/2_3^- state near the α+α\alpha+\alpha+3{}^{3}He threshold. We also calculate the isoscalar monopole, electric quadrupole transition strengths, and root-mean-square radii for the low-lying states. These results suggest that the 3/233/2_3^-, 1/221/2_2^-, and 5/235/2_3^- states have a well-developed α+α\alpha + \alpha + 3{}^{3}He cluster structure. The analysis of the generator coordinate method wave functions indicates the dilute gaslike nature for the 3/233/2_3^-, 1/221/2_2^-, and 5/235/2_3^- states, suggesting that they could be candidates for the Hoyle-analog state. Furthermore, it is found that the 5/22+5/2_2^+ and 5/23+5/2_3^+ states may possess a linear chain structure.

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@article{arxiv.2502.07261,
  title  = {$\alpha+\alpha+{}^{3}$He cluster structure in ${}^{11}$C},
  author = {Ying-Yu Cao and De-Ye Tao and Bo Zhou and Yu-Gang Ma},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2502.07261},
  year   = {2025}
}

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12 pages, 8 figures

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