Spin Cut-off Parameter of Nuclear Level Density and Effective Moment of Inertia

The spin cut-off parameter of the nuclear level density and effective moment of inertia for a large number of nuclei have been determined from analysis of the experimental data on S-wave neutron resonances and spins of low-lying levels. Contrary to claims made before, it is shown the spin cut-off parameter differs considerably from their corresponding rigid body values, and the energy dependence of the effective moment of inertia confirms the interacting fermion model prediction.     

Nuclear Level Density at High Spin and Excitation Energy

The intensive studies of equilibrium processes in heavy-ion reaction have produced a need for information on nuclear level densities at high energies and spins. The Fermi gas level density is often used in investigation of heavy-ion reaction studies. Some papers have claimed that nuclear level densities might deviate substantially from the Fermi gas predications at excitations related to heavy-ion reactions. The formulae of calculation of the nuclear level density based on the theory of superconductivity are presented, special attention is paid to the dependence of the level density on the angular momentum. The spin-dependent nuclear level density is evaluated using the pairing interaction. The resulting level density for an average spin of 52 ħ is evaluated for ¹⁵⁵Er and compared with experimental data. Excellent agreement between experiment and theory is obtained.     

Cross section of reaction 181Ta(p,nγ)181W and the influence of the spin cut-off parameter on the cross section

In this work, the program Cindy was modified to calculate the formation cross section of each energy level of residual nucleus ¹⁸¹W resulting from the reaction ¹⁸¹Ta(p,nγ)¹⁸¹W. The concerned cross sections calculated at proton energy E_p=4.5-8.5 MeV agreed well with experimental results. The influence of the spin cut-off parameter in the energy level density model on the cross section was studied. The obtained results show that the influence of spin cut-off is obvious for lower energy levels.     

Nuclear Level Density and Thermodynamic Functions for Nuclei with Static Deformation

The level densities of even-odd and even-even isotopes^161,162Dy,^166Er and ^171,172Yb were calculated using microscopic theory of interacting fermions and compared with experiments.It is found that the data can be well reproduced with level density formalism for nuclei with static deformation.The nuclear temperature as well as the reproduced with level density formalism for nuclei with static deformation.The nuclear temperature as well as the entropy of nuclear system as a function of excitation energy has been extracted from the BCS theory.It is shown that the entropy exhibits an S-formed shape as a function of excitation energy.This is interpreted as a phase transition.Procedure of treating the even-odd and even-even nuclear systems has been presented and discussed.     

Nuclear Level Mixing: From a Curiosity to Applications in Nuclear Physics, Solid State Physics and Gamma Optics

The history of “Nuclear Level Mixing” is closely related to the research that Prof. Coussement performed during the last 25 years. In particular, the impact of this quantum mechanical concept on different research fields will be discussed. Without going in detail, we aim to give the reader an idea of how one single concept may lead to different discoveries. This revised version was published online in July 2006 with corrections to the Cover Date.     

Nuclear Level Density with Non-zero Angular Momentum

The statistical properties of interacting fermions have been studied for various angular momentum with the inclusion of pairing interaction. The dependence of the critical temperature on angular momentum for several nuclei, have been studied. The yrast energy as a function of angular momentum for 28Si and 24 Mg nuclei have been calculated up to 60.0 MeV of excitation energy. The computed limiting angular momenta are compared with the experimental results for ^26Al produced by ^12C＋ 14N reaction. The relevant nuclear level densities for non-zero angular momentum have been computed for ^44Ti and ^136 Ba nuclei. The results are compared with their corresponding values obtained from the approximate formulas.     

Nuclear Level Density with Non-zero Angular Momentum

The statistical properties of interacting fermions have been studied for various angular momentum with the inclusion of pairing interaction. The dependence of the critical temperature on angular momentum for several nuclei,have been studied. The yrast energy as a function of angular momentum for 28 Si and 24Mg nuclei have been calculated up to 60.0 MeV of excitation energy. The computed limiting angular momenta are compared with the experimental results for 26Al produced by 12C 14N reaction. The relevant nuclear level densities for non-zero angular momentum have been computed for 44Ti and l36Ba nuclei. The results are compared with their corresponding values obtained from the approximateformulas.     

核物理发展现状分析和建议

对国内外核物理发展现状、前沿进行了简要分析和概括,对我国核物理发展优先资助领域提出了自己的一些看法和建议。A brief review is given on the frontiers of nuclear physics research. Some personal opinions and suggestions to the NSFC on the fields to have priority for support are presented.     

Nuclear Spin Maser Oscillation of 129Xe by Means of Optical-Detection Feedback

We have developed the nuclear spin maser oscillating at a low frequency of 34 Hz with highly polarized nuclear spins of the noble gas element ¹²⁹Xe. The system is advantageous for detecting a small frequency shift of the nuclear spin precession. We are thus planning to apply this system to the search for an atomic electric dipole moment of ¹²⁹Xe. We here report the development of the system and its performance.     

Microscopic Study of Nuclear Level Densities and Thermal Properties in 56,57Fe

We calculate level densities for 56,57 Fe nuclei using BCS hamiltonian with inclusion of pairing interaction.The results of calculations show that the step structure observed experimentally has been supported by microscopic theory. Also the S-shaped energy and entropy as function of temperature have been obtained in theoretical calculations.Structures in the curves are interpreted as fingerprints of breaking Cooper pairs and quenching of pairing correlations.     

Microscopic Study of Nuclear Level Densities and Thermal Properties in^56,57 Fe

We calculate level densities for ^56,57 Fe nuclei using BCS hamiltonian with inclusion of pairing interaction. The results of calculations show that the step structure observed experimentally has been supported by microscopic theory, Also the S-shaped energy and entropy as function of temperature have been obtained in theoretical calculations. Structures in the curves are interpreted as fingerprints of breaking Cooper pairs and quenching of pairing correlations.     

A=135核区N=79的同中异位素高自旋结构研究

摘要: 对清华大学在束γ谱实验组近年来在A=135缺中子核区N=79的同中异位素 135Ba, 137Ce和 139Nd的高自旋态实验研究进行了介绍。 实验是在中国原子能科学研究院HI 13串列加速器上用在束γ的实验技术、 分别通过重离子核反应 130Te(9Be, 4n), 124Sn(18O, 5n), 128Te(16O, 5n)进行的。 实验结果扩展了这3个核的高自旋态能级纲图。 研究表明, 这3个核的低自旋态结构均起源于 νh-111/2空穴与其偶偶核芯的耦合。 用粒子 转子模型对其结构进行了计算, 得到这3个核的形变参量γ值均稍大于30°, 为偏向于扁椭的三轴形变, 从而可看出Ba, Ce和Nd 3个同位素链在低自旋态下由长椭边到扁椭边的形状转变都发生在中子数N=77—79之间。 对于中等自旋态下一些能级的组态进行了指定与系统学比较。 在高自旋态下, 在 137Ce中发现一条γ≈－60°的扁椭形变带, 在 139Nd中则发现3条这样的扁椭形变带, 对这些扁椭形变带的起源及结构特性进行了讨论。 The progress of research on the high spin states at N=79 isotopes 135Ba, 137Ce and 139Nd in A=135 neutron deficient region by the research group of Tsinghua University has been reviewed. The experiments were carried out by using in beam γ ray spectroscopy technology and heavy ion nuclear reactions 130Te(9Be, 4n), 124Sn(18O, 5n) and 128Te(16O, 5n) at China Institute of Atomic Energy (CIAE). The high spin level schemes of these nuclei have been expanded. The results indicate that the lower spin states of these nuclei originated from νh-111/2 hole state coupling with the neighboring even even nucleus cores. All the deformation parameters γ values of these three isotones are larger than 30°, which indicates that they have triaxial deformation with oblate side. The prolate oblate transition in Ba, Ce and Nd isotopic chains indeed happens between N=77 and N=79. Through systematical comparison with the neighboring isotones, the configurations for some middle spin state levels have been assigned. At the high spin states, one oblate band in 137Ce and three ones in 139Nd with γ≈ -60° were discovered. The origination and structural character of these oblate bands have been discussed.     

Nuclear Halo-Like Phenomena and Short-Range Nuclear Correlation

Based on Glauber Multiple Scattering Theory, high-energy proton elastic scattering on halo-like nucleus 13C is studied in a single nucleon wave function with low angular momentum configurations. A great agreement with experimental data is obtained and the theoretical prediction clearly shows that 13 C has a neutron halo-like structure.Then, the origin and nature of nuclear halo phenomena are explained in terms of nuclear short-range correlations. Our conclusion shows that the origin of nuclear halo-like phenomena originates from short range nuclear correlation.     

Gamma-Ray Transitions Induced in Nuclear Spin Isomers by X-Rays

Because of the high density of energy storage and the large cross section for its release, nuclear spin isomers have attracted considerable recent interest. The triggering of induced gamma emission from them has encouraged efforts to develop intense sources of short-wavelength radiation. One of the more interesting examples is the 16⁺ 4-qp isomer of ¹⁷⁸Hf which stores 2.445 MeV for a half-life of 31 years meaning that as a material, such isomeric ¹⁷⁸Hf would store 1.3 GJ/g. Recently, a sample containing 6.3×10¹⁴ nuclei of the isomer of ¹⁷⁸Hf was irradiated with X-ray pulses derived from a device operated at 15 mA to produce bremsstrahlung radiation with end point energies set to values between 60 and 90 keV. Emission of gamma radiation from the sample was increased by 1–2% above the quiescent value of spontaneous emission. Such an accelerated decay of the ¹⁷⁸Hf isomer is consistent with an integrated cross section of 2.2×10⁻²² cm² keV if the resonant absorption of the X-rays takes place below 20 keV as indicated by the use of selective absorbing filters in the irradiating beam. The work reported here describes the current experimental focus and results recently obtained with the use of coincident detection of emitted gamma photons by several detectors. This revised version was published online in July 2006 with corrections to the Cover Date.     

Nuclear Halo-Like Phenomena and Short-Range Nuclear Correlation

Based on Glauber Multiple Scattering Theory, high-energy proton elastic scattering on halo-like nucleus ^13C is studied in a single nucleon wave function with low angular momentum configurations. A great agreement with experimental data is obtained and the theoretical prediction clearly shows that 13U has a neutron halo-like structure.Then, the origin and nature of nuclear halo phenomena are explained in terms of nuclear short-range correlations. Our conclnsion shows ttiat the origin of nuclear halo-like phenomena originates from short range nuclear correlation.     

Non-Linear Excitation and Decay of Low-Energy Nuclear Isomers Produced under Femtosecond Laser–Plasma Interaction

The properties of internal electronic conversion of nucleus excited in hot dense laser plasma are considered. The important role of dynamics of plasma charge state in residual gas is shown. We are also considering the role of multi-quanta photoexcitation of low-energy nuclear levels in this plasma. This revised version was published online in August 2006 with corrections to the Cover Date.     

原子核密度经验公式与轻子-核DIS过程的核效应

在核密度模型基础之上利用原子核密度经验公式得到的核密度和利用电磁半径平方平均值得到的核密度分别计算了轻子 核深度非弹性散射过程中的核效应函数RHe/D(x, Q2), RLi/D(x, Q2), RC/Li(x, Q2), RCa/Li(x, Q2), 发现利用由原子核密度经验公式得到的核密度计算核效应函数所得结果与NMC实验数据符合得较好, 并且优于用后者方法计算核效应函数的理论结果, 从而说明利用原子核密度经验公式研究核子结构函数核效应的合理性。 The nuclear effect functions in l A DIS process RHe/D(x, Q2), RLi/D(x, Q2), RC/Li(x, Q2) and RCa/Li(x, Q2) are calculated on the basis of the nuclear density model by using nuclear densities obtained from an empirical formula or the experimental values of the electromagnetic mean of radius square 〈r2〉, respectively．It is shown that the nuclear effect functions obtained from the empirical formula are in good agreement with the NMC experimental data, and better than the later ones．The empirical formula of the nuclear density can be used to study the nuclear effect of nucleon structure functions reasonably.     

Level structure of 159Lu

The high-spin states of 159Lu were populated by fusion-evaporation reaction 144Sm (19F, 4n) with beam energy 106 MeV. A new level scheme was established, which consists of the yrast band with negative parity, the octupole vibration band based on the states and quasipartical band with positive parity. The high spin states of 159Lu were discussed by systemic characteristics.     

改进的核密度模型与轻子-核DIS过程中的核效应

提出了改进的核密度模型, 用唯象的方法找到了束缚核子内价夸克和海夸克的 核效应的参数公式, 其中利用了我们已经建立的核密度与原子核的平均结合能 之间的联系. 利用该模型所得到的束缚核子内部分子分布函数, 对轻子与核 的DIS(深度非弹性散射)过程的核效应给出了满意的解释, 深化了对原子核内夸克分布受核效应影响的认识.