Numerical approach to the nuclear deformation energy

TL;DR

This paper introduces an improved numerical method for calculating nuclear deformation energy, considering quadrupole deformations, with theoretical review and a practical Fortran implementation demonstrating its feasibility.

Contribution

An enhanced numerical approach to compute nuclear deformation energy that improves upon the Strutinsky procedure, including theoretical analysis and practical implementation.

Findings

The method effectively calculates deformation energies for nuclei.

Quadrupole (triaxial) deformations are successfully incorporated.

The Fortran program demonstrates practical applicability.

Abstract

A numerical method close to the Strutinsky procedure (but better) is proposed to calculate the deformation energy of nuclei. Quadrupole (triaxial) deformations are considered. Theoretical as well as practical aspects of the method are reviewed in this paper. A complete fortran program illustrates the feasibility of the method.