Symmetry and Phase Transitions in Nuclei
Abstract
The role of symmetry in (shape) quantum phase transitions (QPT) in nuclei is briefly reviewed. Finite size scaling is discussed. The concepts of excited state quantum phase transitions (ESQPT) and of critical matter are introduced. The ab initio theory of QPT is mentioned.
- Publication:
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Nuclear Structure and Dynamics '09
- Pub Date:
- August 2009
- DOI:
- 10.1063/1.3232068
- Bibcode:
- 2009AIPC.1165..193I
- Keywords:
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- 21.60.Ev;
- 21.10.Re;
- 21.60.Cs;
- Collective models;
- Collective levels;
- Shell model