PCN calculations for Z=111 to Z=118

TL;DR

This paper extends previous PCN calculations to nuclei with atomic numbers 111 to 118, highlighting the role of spin in fusion processes and establishing new systematics for fusion probability in this region.

Contribution

It introduces an extended systematics of fusion probability for superheavy nuclei with Z=111-118, building upon prior work on nuclei with Z<110.

Findings

Extended PCN calculations to Z=111-118

Identified the significance of spin in fusion cross sections

Developed new systematics for fusion probability in superheavy nuclei

Abstract

In previous publications, we presented evidence for the importance of spin in determining capture and evaporation residue cross sections in the synthesis of heavy nuclei. We extend the previous calculations which dealt with nuclei where ZCN is less than 110 to the region of ZCN = 111-118. We deduce a new systematics of the fusion probability for these reactions