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Abstract
Shape coexistence, where different deformed minima compete within a small range of excitation energy, appears to be ubiquitous across the chart of nuclides. In many light alpha-conjugate nuclei, experimental data points to the coexistence of highly deformed nuclear configurations. It has long been suggested, with strong theoretical justification, that these deformed states are attributable to nuclear clustering based on building blocks of alpha particles. This short review will consider how well alpha clustering fits within the shape coexistence canon and point to future opportunities for experiments that can place the topic on a firmer footing.
| Original language | English |
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| Article number | 024003 |
| Journal | Journal of physics g-Nuclear and particle physics |
| Volume | 43 |
| Issue number | 2 |
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| Publication status | Published - 14 Jan 2016 |
Bibliographical note
© 2016 IOP Publishing LtdKeywords
- alpha clustering
- nuclear models
- shape coexistence
Projects
- 1 Finished
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Nuclear Physics Consolidated Grant
Wadsworth, R. (Principal investigator), Wadsworth, R. (Principal investigator), Andreyev, A. (Co-investigator), Andreyev, A. (Co-investigator), Barton, C. J. (Co-investigator), Diget, C. A. (Co-investigator), Diget, C. A. (Co-investigator), Fulton, B. R. (Co-investigator), Fulton, B. R. (Co-investigator), Jenkins, D. (Co-investigator), Jenkins, D. (Co-investigator), Laird, A. M. (Co-investigator) & Laird, A. M. (Co-investigator)
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY FACILITIES COUNCIL (STFC)
1/08/14 → 30/09/18
Project: Research project (funded) › Research