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Microscopic calculation of the inclusive electron scattering structure function in 16O

Mihaila1, Heisenberg

  • 1Department of Physics, University of New Hampshire, Durham, New Hampshire 03824 and and Physics Division, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, P.O. Box 2008, Oak Ridge, Tennessee 37831, USA.

Physical Review Letters
|October 4, 2000
PubMed
Summary

We calculated oxygen-16 nuclear structure, including charge form factor and longitudinal structure function, using advanced computational methods. Our findings align with experimental data, enhancing understanding of nuclear physics.

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Area of Science:

  • Nuclear Physics
  • Quantum Chemistry

Background:

  • Understanding nuclear structure is crucial for nuclear physics.
  • Oxygen-16 is a key nucleus for nuclear structure studies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Calculate the charge form factor and longitudinal structure function for oxygen-16.
  • Compare theoretical calculations with experimental data.
  • Investigate the impact of ground-state correlations and interactions on nuclear observables.

Main Methods:

  • Coupled-cluster [exp(S)] method for ground-state correlations.
  • Realistic v18 nucleon-nucleon interaction.
  • Urbana IX three-nucleon interaction.
  • Center-of-mass corrections using a many-body expansion.

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Main Results:

  • Theoretical calculations for oxygen-16's charge form factor and longitudinal structure function were performed.
  • Results were compared with available experimental data up to a momentum transfer of 4 fm(-1).
  • The study demonstrates good agreement between theoretical predictions and experimental observations.

Conclusions:

  • The coupled-cluster method with realistic interactions provides an accurate description of oxygen-16 nuclear structure.
  • Ground-state correlations and three-nucleon interactions play a significant role in nuclear observables.
  • The inclusion of center-of-mass corrections is essential for precise calculations.