Shape of 12C
Nuclear Theory
2024-04-02 v2 Nuclear Experiment
Abstract
We have examined the hypothesis by Bijker and Iachello who asserted that 12C has an internal structure with three alpha particles arranged in a triangular shape, leading to the formation of the ground rotational band consisting of 0+, 2+, 3-, 4 and 5- states. Following this idea, we reconstructed the intrinsic shape of 12C using experimental electron scattering data with minimal theoretical assumption. Our sole assumption was that the observed 0+, 2+, 3-, and 4+ states share a common internal structure, forming a rotational spectrum. The reconstructed intrinsic density showed a beautiful triangular shape with three peaks implying alpha cluster formation in the ground band.
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@article{arxiv.2403.05287,
title = {Shape of 12C},
author = {Masaaki Kimura and Yasutaka Taniguchi},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2403.05287},
year = {2024}
}