Cranking covariant density functional theory with a shell-model-like approach for the superdeformed band of 42^{42}Ca

Jul 7, 2021
17 pages
Published in:
  • Int.J.Mod.Phys.E 30 (2021) 07, 2150055
  • Published: Jul 7, 2021

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Abstract: (WSP)
The superdeformed rotational band in 42Ca is studied with the cranking covariant density functional theory complemented by a shell-model-like approach for treating the pairing correlations. The microscopic and self-consistent description of the superdeformed rotational band is obtained. The calculated energy surfaces show local minimums at (β,γ) = (0.45, 20∘) from rotational frequency ℏω 0 to 1.5MeV. The shape coexistence of spherical, normal deformation and superdeformation is found at ℏω = 1.5MeV. The single-particle levels and configurations are analyzed in details with the deformation. The configuration of the superdeformed band is figured out as (ν1f7/241d 3/2−2)⊗(π1f 7/221d 3/2−2). The single-particle Routhians indicate that the neutrons configuration plays a key role in the formation of the superdeformed band, and the change of the protons configuration at ℏω = 2.0MeV terminates the superdeformed band. The importance of pairing correlation to the superdeformed band is also studied in terms of the moments of inertia and the angular momentum.
  • Nuclear density functional theory
  • superdeformed rotational band
  • shell-model-like approach
  • 21.60.Jz
  • 21.60.Cs
  • 21.10.Gv
  • 21.10.−k