Importance of Entrance Channel Dynamics on Heavy Element Formation

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    Abstract

    The barriers standing against the formation of superheavy elements and their consecutive α decay have been determined in the quasimolecular shape path within a Generalized Liquid Drop Model including the proximity effects between nucleons in a neck, the mass and charge asymmetry, a precise nuclear radius and the shell effects given by the Droplet Model. For moderately asymmetric reactions double-hump potential barriers stand and fast fission of compact shapes in the outer well is possible. Very asymmetric reactions lead to one hump barriers which can be passed only with a high energy relatively to the superheavy element energy. Then, only the emission of several neutrons or an α particle can allow to reach an eventual ground state. For almost symmetric heavy-ion reactions, there is no more external well and the inner barrier is higher than the outer one. Predictions for partial α decay half-lives are given.
    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)148-155
    JournalNuclear Physics A
    Volume734
    Issue numberN/A
    Publication statusPublished - 2004

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