QUANTUM PHASE TRANSITIONS AND NUCLEAR STRUCTURE
2009 ◽
Vol 18
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pp. 965-974
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We report on recent progress in the description of shape transitions in atomic nuclei. The main experimental signatures are mentioned along with basic theoretical models describing the critical character of the nuclear shape evolution. We then discuss some new theoretical results obtained within the framework of the interacting boson model and related approaches. It is argued that these models can be used to probe some fundamental aspects of quantum phase transitions.
2009 ◽
Vol 62
(1)
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pp. 210-256
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2008 ◽
Vol 35
(12)
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pp. 125105
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2010 ◽
Vol 82
(3)
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pp. 2155-2212
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