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Variational approach to the moment of inertia

Journal Article · · Phys. Rev., C; (United States)
We derive an approximate expression for the moment of inertia theta in the framework of the cranked Hartree-Fock theory. Our method allows for a detailed study of the role of spin-orbit and two-body nuclear potentials. In particular it is shown that in /sup 20/Ne the two-body interaction lowers by 30% the rigid value of theta. The irrotational and rigid values for the moment of inertia are obtained as special cases of the present approach.
Research Organization:
Dipartimento di Matematica e Fisica, Universita di Trento, Trento, Italy
OSTI ID:
5294908
Journal Information:
Phys. Rev., C; (United States), Journal Name: Phys. Rev., C; (United States) Vol. 22:2; ISSN PRVCA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English