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R. Y. Cusson; R. K. Smith; J. A. Maruhn

doi:10.1103/PhysRevLett.36.1166

Time-Dependent Hartree-Fock Calculation of the Reaction ${}^{16}O$ + ${}^{16}O$ in Three Dimensions

R. Y. Cusson, R. K. Smith, and J. A. Maruhn

Phys. Rev. Lett. 36, 1166 – Published 17 May 1976

Abstract

We have solved the time-dependent Hartree-Fock equations in three dimensions for the heavy-ion reaction ${}^{16}O$ + ${}^{16}O$ at energies $\frac{E_{lab}}{A_{proj}} = 8$ , 16, and 24 MeV and impact parameters $b = 0$ . 2, 4, 6, and 8 fm. The potential used is a simplified form of the Skyrme interaction. An angular-momentum window for complete fusion is predicted. A multifluid flow pattern similar to that of atomic physics is observed and seems to cast doubts on the validity of the simplified axiality and rigid clutching assumptions currently made.

Received 7 April 1976

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevLett.36.1166

Authors & Affiliations

R. Y. Cusson^* and R. K. Smith

Physics Department, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina 27706

J. A. Maruhn^†

Physics Division, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, Tennessee 37830

^*Consultant to Oak Ridge National Laboratory.
^†Research sponsored by the U. S. Energy Research and Development Administration under contract with Union Carbide Corporation.