Study of fragmentation using clusterization algorithm with realistic binding energies

TL;DR

This paper enhances a clusterization algorithm for nuclear fragmentation by incorporating realistic binding energies calculated via the BWM formula, and compares the results with experimental data, finding minimal impact from this modification.

Contribution

The study introduces a refined binding energy criterion into the SACA algorithm using the BWM formula, improving the microscopic accuracy of fragmentation simulations.

Findings

Minimal difference observed with the new binding energy criterion.

Comparison with ALADiN experimental data shows good agreement.

Enhanced microscopic detail in fragmentation modeling.

Abstract

We here study fragmentation using \emph{simulated annealing clusterization algorithm} (SACA) with binding energy at a microscopic level. In an earlier version, a constant binding energy (4 MeV/nucleon) was used. We improve this binding energy criterion by calculating the binding energy of different clusters using modified Bethe-Weizs\"{a}cker mass (BWM) formula. We also compare our calculations with experimental data of ALADiN group. Nearly no effect is visible of this modification.