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Title: Self-consistent Skyrme quasiparticle random-phase approximation for use in axially symmetric nuclei of arbitrary mass

Journal Article · · Physical Review. C, Nuclear Physics

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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