The nucleus ${}_{}{}^{18}{}_{}{}^{}\mathrm{O}$ is studied assuming a three-body model—two neutrons outside an inert core of ${}_{}{}^{16}{}_{}{}^{}\mathrm{O}$—and solving the Faddeev equations. The calculated spectrum is in good agreement with experiment.

NUCLEAR STRUCTURE ${}_{}{}^{18}{}_{}{}^{}\mathrm{O}$; three-body calculation of binding energies. Separable interactions.

• Received 3 March 1982

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevC.27.389