New method for calculating shell correction

TL;DR

This paper introduces a novel method for calculating shell corrections that incorporates the continuum spectrum and uses a finite energy range smoothing function, improving accuracy for light nuclei.

Contribution

The paper presents a new shell correction calculation method that includes continuum states and employs a finite energy range smoothing function, unlike the traditional Gaussian-based Strutinski method.

Findings

Effective for light nuclei where traditional methods fail

Incorporates continuum spectrum in shell correction calculations

Uses finite energy range smoothing function

Abstract

A new method is presented for calculation of the shell correction with the inclusion of the continuum part of the spectrum. The smoothing function used has a finite energy range in contrast to the Gaussian shape of the Strutinski method. The new method is specially useful for light nuclei where the generalized Strutinski procedure can not be applied.