Self-consistent Skyrme quasiparticle random-phase approximation for use in axially symmetric nuclei of arbitrary mass
We describe a new implementation of the quasiparticle random-phase approximation (QRPA) in axially symmetric deformed nuclei with Skyrme and volume-pairing energy-density functionals. After using a variety of tests to demonstrate the accuracy of the code in Mg24,26 and O16, we report the first fully self-consistent application of the Skyrme QRPA to a heavy deformed nucleus, calculating strength distributions for several Kπ in Yb172. We present energy-weighted sums, properties of γ-vibrational and low-energy Kπ=0+ states, and the complete isovector E1 strength function. The QRPA calculation reproduces the properties of the low-lying 2+ states as well or better than it typically does in spherical nuclei.
- Research Organization:
- Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), Oak Ridge, TN (United States). Oak Ridge Leadership Computing Facility (OLCF); Univ. of Washington, Seattle, WA (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE Office of Science (SC)
- DOE Contract Number:
- FC02-07ER41457
- OSTI ID:
- 1564716
- Journal Information:
- Physical Review. C, Nuclear Physics, Vol. 82, Issue 3; ISSN 0556-2813
- Publisher:
- American Physical Society (APS)
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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