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Title: Light and unbound nuclei: An introduction to ab initio methods in nuclear structure and reaction theory

Journal Article · · European Physical Journal Plus
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  1. Lawrence Livermore National Lab. (LLNL), Livermore, CA (United States)
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Light nuclei display a wide variety of phenomena: from stable bound states, to rare unstable isotopes and transient resonances, to mutual dynamical interactions during a reaction. Here, after an overview of these phenomena, basic formalism and concepts in ab initio nuclear structure and reaction theory are introduced, followed by selected examples of how powerful techniques for the description of the nuclear force and the solution of the nuclear quantum many-body problem combined with cutting-edge high-performance computing are enabling a comprehensive understanding of light exotic nuclei and thermonuclear reactions that play an important role in the Cosmos and on Earth.

Research Organization:
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), Livermore, CA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)
Grant/Contract Number:
AC52-07NA27344
OSTI ID:
1481096
Report Number(s):
LLNL-JRNL-753608; 938751
Journal Information:
European Physical Journal Plus, Vol. 133, Issue 9; ISSN 2190-5444
Publisher:
SpringerCopyright Statement
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
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Cited by: 2 works
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