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Random versus realistic interactions for low-lying nuclear spectra.

M Horoi1, B A Brown, V Zelevinsky

  • 1Physics Department, Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, Michigan 48859, USA.

Physical Review Letters
|August 11, 2001
PubMed
Summary

Realistic nuclear shell-model calculations show random interactions poorly predict ground state properties and B(E2) transitions. Regular pairing, crucial in realistic physics, is not captured by random matrix elements.

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Area of Science:

  • Nuclear Physics
  • Quantum Mechanics
  • Computational Physics

Background:

  • Shell-model calculations are fundamental to understanding nuclear structure.
  • Realistic interactions are essential for accurate nuclear physics predictions.
  • Random matrix theory (RMT) offers a statistical approach to complex quantum systems.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare nuclear shell-model results using realistic interactions against those from random matrix ensembles.
  • To evaluate the predictive power of random matrix elements for nuclear ground states and transitions.

Main Methods:

  • Performing shell-model calculations with realistic nuclear interactions.
  • Generating and analyzing ensembles of random matrix elements.
  • Calculating ground state quantum numbers (J(pi)T) and overlaps with realistic wave functions.

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  • Computing B(E2) transition probabilities.

    • Main Results:

    • Ground states in even-even nuclei predominantly have J(pi)T = 0(+)0 (approx. 60% probability).
    • The overlap between ground states from random interactions and realistic wave functions is significantly small on average.
    • Random interactions predict B(E2) transition probabilities that are systematically too small compared to realistic calculations.

    Conclusions:

    • Random matrix ensembles are insufficient for accurately reproducing key features of realistic nuclear physics, particularly ground state properties.
    • The phenomenon of regular pairing is a critical aspect of realistic nuclear interactions that is not captured by random matrix approaches.
    • Realistic interactions are necessary for a comprehensive understanding of nuclear structure and dynamics.