Gross features of finite nuclei at finite temperatures

TL;DR

This paper derives a simple expression describing how the energy and entropy of finite nuclei behave at low temperatures, highlighting the role of asymmetry energy across nuclei with mass numbers 20 to 250.

Contribution

It provides a straightforward formula for low-temperature energy and entropy of finite nuclei, emphasizing the impact of asymmetry energy.

Findings

Energy and entropy increase with temperature at low T

Dependence on mass number A is mainly due to asymmetry energy

Formula applicable to nuclei with 20 ≤ A ≤ 250

Abstract

A simple expression is obtained for the low temperature behavior of the energy and entropy of finite nuclei for $20\leq A\leq 250$. The dependence on $A$ of these quantities is for the most part due to the presence of the asymmetry energy.