The nuclear time-dependent Hartree-Fock model formulated in three-dimensional space, based on the full standard Skyrme energy density functional complemented with the tensor force, is presented. Full self-consistency is achieved by the model. The application to the isovector giant dipole resonance is discussed in the linear limit, ranging from spherical nuclei (${}^{16}$O and ${}^{120}$Sn) to systems displaying axial or triaxial deformation (${}^{24}$Mg, ${}^{28}$Si, ${}^{178}$Os, ${}^{190}$W and ${}^{238}$U). Particular attention is paid to the spin-dependent terms from the central sector of the functional, recently included together with the tensor. They turn out to be capable of producing a qualitative change on the strength distribution in this channel. The effect on the deformation properties is also discussed. The quantitative effects on the linear response are small and, overall, the giant dipole energy remains unaffected. Calculations are compared to predictions from the (quasi)-particle random-phase approximation and experimental data where available, finding good agreement.

• Received 29 May 2012

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevC.86.044303