Solution of the Hfb Continuum Problem on a 2-D Lattice:. Neutron-Rich and Dripline Nuclei

The Skyrme-HFB equations are solved in coordinate space on a 2-D lattice for deformed axially symmetric nuclei. Using B-Spline techniques, we focus on an accurate representation of the HFB continuum states for neutron-rich exotic nuclei. Results are presented for the sulfur isotope chain ^34-52S up to the two-neutron dripline. We also study the g.s. properties of neutron-rich heavier nuclei (^102,104Zr,¹⁵²Ce,¹⁵⁶Nd, and ^158,160Sm) some of which exhibit very large prolate quadrupole deformations.