Universal properties and structure of halo nuclei

dc.creatorCanham, David L.
dc.creatorHammer, H. -W.
dc.date2008-07-21
dc.date.accessioned2026-07-07T11:44:57Z
dc.date.available2026-07-07T11:44:57Z
dc.descriptionThe universal properties and structure of halo nuclei composed of two neutrons (2n) and a core are investigated within an effective quantum mechanics framework. We construct an effective interaction potential that exploits the separation of scales in halo nuclei and treat the nucleus as an effective three-body system. The uncertainty from higher orders in the expansion is quantified through theoretical error bands. First, we investigate the possibility to observe excited Efimov states in 2n halo nuclei. Based on the experimental data, 20C is the only halo nucleus candidate to possibly have an Efimov excited state, with an energy less than 7 keV below the scattering threshold. Second, we study the structure of 20C and other 2n halo nuclei. In particular, we calculate their matter form factors, radii, and two-neutron opening angles.
dc.description23 pages, 9 eps figures, revtex4
dc.identifierhttps://arxiv.org/abs/0807.3258
dc.identifierhttp://arxiv.org/abs/0807.3258
dc.identifierEur.Phys.J.A37:367-380,2008
dc.identifierdoi:10.1140/epja/i2008-10632-4
dc.identifier.urihttp://salesiana.dossiersoluciones.com/handle/123456789/201736
dc.subjectNuclear Theory
dc.titleUniversal properties and structure of halo nuclei
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