Cluster models of light nuclei and the method of hyperspherical harmonics: Successes and challenges

Journal Article · Sat Aug 15 00:00:00 EDT 2009 · Physics of Atomic Nuclei

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1134/S1063778809080043· OSTI ID:21449008

Danilin, B V; Shul'gina, N B ^[1]; Vaagen, J S ^[2]

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1. Russian Research Centre Kurchatov Institute (Russian Federation)
2. University of Bergen, Institute of Physics and Technology (Norway)

Hyperspherical-harmonics method to investigate the lightest nuclei having three-cluster structure is discussed together with recent experiments. Properties of bound states and methods to explore three-body continuum are presented. The challenges created by large neutron excess and halo phenomena are highlighted. Astrophysical aspects of the {sup 7}Li + n {yields} {sup 8}Li + {gamma} reaction and the solar-boron-neutrinos problem are analyzed. Three-cluster structure of highly excited states in {sup 8}Be is shown to be responsible for extreme isospin mixing. Progress in studies of {sup 6}He- and {sup 11}Li-induced inclusive and exclusive nuclear reactions is demonstrated, providing information on the nature of continuum structures of Borromean nuclei.

• OSTI ID: 21449008
• Journal Information: Physics of Atomic Nuclei, Vol. 72, Issue 8; Other Information: DOI: 10.1134/S1063778809080043; Copyright (c) 2009 Pleiades Publishing, Ltd.; ISSN 1063-7788
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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CLUSTER MODEL
EXCITED STATES
HARMONICS
HELIUM 6
INFORMATION
ISOSPIN
LITHIUM 11
LITHIUM 7
LITHIUM 8
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BETA DECAY RADIOISOTOPES
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LIGHT NUCLEI
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NUCLEAR MODELS
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