Separation energy dependence of hole form factors

Form factors of fragmented hole states are studied within the quasiparticle-phonon model, using the inhomogeneous equation method. The validity of this method is successfully checked by comparison with coupled equation solutions in schematic vibrational model cases. A systematic investigation of form factors is performed for neutron and proton hole states in the valence and first inner shells of ²⁰⁸Pb. Large fluctuations of form factor radii are observed for individual levels superimposed on a general increase with separation energy. Average characteristics are introduced for groups of levels, namely the mean form factors, summed source terms and correction potentials, and their behaviour is presented. The role of the relative values of the interaction radius parameter and binding well radius is discussed in detail.