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Quasiparticle random-phase approximation calculations for M1 transitions with the noniterative finite-amplitude method and application to neutron radiative capture cross sections

Journal Article · · Physical Review. C
Here, we derive the equations of quasiparticle random-phase approximation (QRPA) based on the finite amplitude method with the Hartree-Fock+Bardeen–Cooper–Schrieffer (HF+BCS) single-particle states, and calculate the magnetic dipole (M⁢1) transition for deformed gadolinium isotopes. Our QRPA calculation shows both large spin-flip transitions in the 5 to 10 MeV excitation energy and the low energy orbital transition that would correspond to the M⁢1 scissors mode observed in nuclear experiments. Then, we calculate neutron capture reactions based on the statistical Hauser-Feshbach theory with the photoabsorption cross sections of even-even nuclei given by QRPA. We find that the capture cross section is enhanced due to the contribution from the low energy M⁢1 transition although the calculated capture cross section still underestimates the experimental data. This issue in the calculated capture cross section could be improved by uncertainties of the low energy E⁢1 transition neglected in our QRPA calculation.
Research Organization:
Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), Los Alamos, NM (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), Office of Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation; USDOE Office of Science (SC)
Grant/Contract Number:
89233218CNA000001
OSTI ID:
2472603
Report Number(s):
LA-UR--22-32329
Journal Information:
Physical Review. C, Journal Name: Physical Review. C Journal Issue: 5 Vol. 107; ISSN 2469-9985
Publisher:
American Physical Society (APS)Copyright Statement
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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