Density-constrained time-dependent Hartree-Fock calculation of $^{16}$O+$^{208}$Pb fusion cross sections

TL;DR

This paper uses a microscopic density-constrained time-dependent Hartree-Fock approach to accurately calculate $^{16}$O+$^{208}$Pb fusion cross sections, emphasizing the importance of dynamical effects in heavy-ion fusion.

Contribution

It introduces a fully microscopic method that effectively incorporates dynamical effects to predict fusion cross sections, aligning well with experimental data.

Findings

Calculated fusion cross-sections match experimental data across energies.

Dynamical effects are essential for accurate heavy-ion fusion modeling.

Method provides a microscopic foundation for fusion studies.

Abstract

We present a fully microscopic study of the $^{16}$O+$^{208}$Pb fusion using the density-constrained time-dependent Hartree-Fock theory. The calculated fusion cross-sections are in good agreement with the experimental data for the entire energy range indicating that the incorporation of dynamical effects is crucial in describing heavy-ion fusion.