Borromean halo nuclei: Continuum structures and reactions

J. S. Vaagen, Jensen, B. V. Danilin, S. N. Ershov, G. Hagen

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Abstract

Halo nuclei exhibit a new type of structure found in extremely neutron-rich light nuclei, at the limits of nuclear existence. Of particular interest are Borromean nuclei, where none of the binary substructures can bind, demonstrating features of universality. Nuclear physics has in recent years taken further steps to explore the nature of the halo continuum, this being in fact the major part of the spectrum since halo nuclei support only one or a few bound states. Since 3→3 scattering is prohibitively difficult to perform, the halo continuum has so far been excited in binary collisions, proceeding via the exotic ground state which to various degrees puts its imprint on the result. We discuss via examples how to disentangle continuum structures, comparing with recent correlation data, and the challenges of linking reaction theory and modern structure calculations.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the International School of Physics "Enrico Fermi" - Nuclear Structure Far from Stability
Subtitle of host publicationNew Physics and New Technology
Pages237-259
Number of pages23
DOIs
StatePublished - 2008
EventInternational School of Physics "Enrico Fermi" on Nuclear Structure Far from Stability: New Physics and New Technology - Varenna, Italy
Duration: Jul 17 2007Jul 27 2007

Publication series

NameProceedings of the International School of Physics "Enrico Fermi"
Volume169
ISSN (Print)0074-784X
ISSN (Electronic)1879-8195

Conference

ConferenceInternational School of Physics "Enrico Fermi" on Nuclear Structure Far from Stability: New Physics and New Technology
Country/TerritoryItaly
CityVarenna
Period07/17/0707/27/07

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