2026-07-072026-07-07http://salesiana.dossiersoluciones.com/handle/123456789/161010In a recent paper, arXiv0712.1191 [nucl-th], Zinner and Jensen (ZJ) expressed strong doubts about the concept of alpha-particle condensation in finite nuclei. In this article we give a reply which, essentially, is point by point (but not in the order).9 pages, 4 figures; section IV simplifiedNuclear TheoryViability of nuclear $α$-particle condensates A reply to N.T. Zinner and A.S. Jensen, arXiv:nucl/th0712.1191text