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Magic Numbers in Exotic Nuclei and Spin-Isospin Properties of the NN Interaction

Journal Article · · Physical Review Letters
The magic numbers in exotic nuclei are discussed, and their novel origin is shown to be the spin-isospin dependent part of the nucleon-nucleon interaction in nuclei. The importance and robustness of this mechanism is shown in terms of meson exchange, G-matrix, and QCD theories. In neutron-rich exotic nuclei, magic numbers such as N=8, 20, etc.can disappear, while N=6, 16, etc.arise, affecting the structure of the lightest exotic nuclei to nucleosynthesis of heavy elements.
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(US)
OSTI ID:
40231017
Journal Information:
Physical Review Letters, Journal Name: Physical Review Letters Journal Issue: 8 Vol. 87; ISSN 0031-9007
Publisher:
The American Physical Society
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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