Mixed Symmetry Nuclear Shell Model

Draayer, J. P.; Gueorguiev, V. G.; Pan, Feng; Luo, Yanan

Mixed Symmetry Nuclear Shell Model

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A mixed-symmetry nuclear shell-model scheme for carrying out calculations in regimes where there is a competition between two or more modes is proposed. A one-dimensional toy model is used to demonstrate the concept. The theory is then applied to $^{24}Mg$ and $^{44}Ti$. For lower pf-shell nuclei such as $^{44-48}Ti$ and $^{48}Cr$ there is strong SU(3) symmetry breaking due to the spin-orbit interaction. However, the quadrupole collectivity as measured by B(E2) transition strengths in the yrast band remain high even though SU(3) appears to be broken. Some results for the so-called X(5) symmetry that falls along the U(5) $\leftrightarrow$ SU(3) leg of the Interacting Boson Model are also considered. The results show that the mixed-symmetry concept is effective, even when strong symmetry breaking occurs.
23 pages, 12pt article style, 14 figures, talk presented at the XV International School on Nuclear Physics, Neutron Physics and Nuclear Energy, September 9 - 13, 2003, Varna, Bulgaria